Iron is the micronutrient with the best-studied biological functions. It is widely distributed in
nature, and its involvement in the main metabolic pathways determines the great importance …

Iron is the micronutrient with the best-studied biological functions. It is widely distributed in
nature, and its involvement in the main metabolic pathways determines the great importance …

There has been major progress in the understanding of iron metabolism in recent years due
to the discovery of proteins playing a role in iron absorption and its release from the …

Iron is a vital trace element for humans, as it plays a crucial role in oxygen transport,
oxidative metabolism, cellular proliferation, and many catalytic reactions. To be beneficial …

The last 15 years has seen tremendous advances made in our understanding, at the
molecular level, of the proteins involved in iron transport and regulation of iron metabolism …

The human body requires about 1-2 mg of iron per day for its normal functioning, and dietary
iron is the only source for this essential metal. Since humans do not possess a mechanism …

Iron is required for the biological activities of a large number of proteins and is therefore
needed for cell life. However, iron in excess is toxic, mainly due to its ability to promote the …

Iron metabolism in man is a highly regulated process designed to provide iron for
erythropoiesis, mitochondrial energy production, electron transport, and cell proliferation …

In this chapter, the three important areas of iron absorption and recycling, mechanism of iron
reduction and regulation of homeostasis by hepcidin are described. After presenting the …

Iron is an essential micronutrient, as it is required for adequate erythropoietic function,
oxidative metabolism and cellular immune responses. Although the absorption of dietary …