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Sequence variations in mitochondrial ferritin: distribution in healthy controls and different types of patients.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Dec 2010
Castiglioni Emanuela, Finazzi Dario, Goldwurm Stefano, Levi Sonia, Pezzoli Gianni, Garavaglia Barbara, Nardocci Nardo, Malcovati Luca, Porta Matteo G Della, Gallì Anna, Forni Gian Luca, Girelli Domenico, Maccarinelli Federica, Poli Maura, Ferrari Maurizio, Cremonesi Laura, Arosio Paolo
Abstract excerpt
The storage of iron in the cells is mainly accomplished by cytosolic ferritins. The perturbation of ferritin function may result in accumulation of excess iron in cells and tissues and increased oxidative stress, common features of different genetic and acquired disorders. Mutations in L-ferritin...
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