Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. 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).
Disease Area
Hyperferritinemia with or without cataract (HRFTC).
Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 3 (NBIA3).
L-ferritin deficiency (LFTD).
Storage & Handling
Storage
Store at -20 °C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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