Ferritin (Ft) plays an important role in cellular iron metabolism. It can store substantial amounts of iron in a nontoxic soluble form. However, its ability to donate iron for cellular needs, in particular for hemoglobin (Hb) synthesis in human erythroid cells, is still controversial. We studied the role of intracellular Ft-iron in Hb synthesis and the involvement of lysosomal proteolysis in ir...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Iron homeostasis is tightly regulated in mammals according to the needs of erythropoiesis and the iron stores present. This regulation is disrupted in hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), a genetic disorder characterized by increased intestinal iron absorption, leading to iron overload. The genes coding for HFE, transferrin receptor 2 (TFR2), ferroportin (SLC40A1 or FPN1),...

The aim of this study was to the molecular mechanisms metabolic disorders that develop in highly productive cows. It found blood serum animals with subclinical ketosis (SCK), which are eighth month pregnancy, concentration β-hydroxybutyrate is increased, content iron, calcium and phosphorus reduced, its iron-binding capacity against background absence phenomena hepatocellular insufficiency, vio...

AIM To determine the type of anemia, iron deposit and risk factors for anemia in the elderly. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 84 patients admitted to the geriatric inpatient ward of dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. The patients underwent anamnesis, administration of a dietary questionnaire which included SQFF and food recording, physical examination, laboratory investigati...

Article history: Received: 12 Mar 2011 Accepted: 15 Mar 2011 Available online: 26 May 2013 ZJRMS 2014 Aug; 16 (8): 1-5 In some studies, it is suggested that a number of dietary factors including essential fatty acid, iron and zinc deficiency, may be linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD). However, the exact mechanism of this relationship is yet unclear. The purpose of this st...

Ferritin has a high capacity as an iron store, incorporating some 4500 iron atoms as a microcrystalline ferric oxide hydrate. Starting from apoferritin, or ferritin of low iron content, Fe2+ and an oxidizing agent, the uptake of iron can be recorded spectrophotometrically. Progress curves were obtained and the reconstituted ferritin was shown by several physical methods to be similar to natural...

The total iron content of an egg of average size is about 0.8 to 1.0 mg. of Fe. Both the poultryman and the consumer are interested in the possibility of increasing the amount of iron above this figure. The poultryman is devoting his efforts to the production of eggs which contain the maximum amounts of the essential elements and compounds needed for the development of strong and sturdy chicks....

There is increasing need to store the nutrient rich amaranth leaves which are plenty during the wet season for use in dry season, but there is little information on the micronutrient stability on storage of vegetables produced in dry areas meant to bridge the seasonal gap. The stored dry leaves can be utilized during dry season by mixing them with cereal flours for making porridge for children ...

Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma is applicable to living cells and has emerged as a novel technology for cancer therapy. Plasma has recently been shown to affect cells not only by direct irradiation, but also by indirect treatments with previously prepared plasma-activated medium (PAM). Iron is an indispensable element but is also potentially toxic because it generates the hydroxyl radic...

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