8w92
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human H ferritin with 2 Fe(II)/subunit loading
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Structural highlights
FunctionFRIH_HUMAN Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. Has ferroxidase activity. Iron is taken up in the ferrous form and deposited as ferric hydroxides after oxidation. Also plays a role in delivery of iron to cells. Mediates iron uptake in capsule cells of the developing kidney (By similarity). Contents | ||||||||||||||||||
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