Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. Has ferroxidase activity (PubMed:9003196).
Iron is taken up in the ferrous form and deposited as ferric hydroxides after oxidation (PubMed:9003196).
Disease Area
Hemochromatosis 5 (HFE5).
Storage & Handling
Storage
Store at -20 °C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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