Ferritin Functions, Biosynthesis and Regulation

Ferritin: Functions and Regulation

Ferritin: Functions, Biosynthesis and Regulation explores the biological roles of ferritin, an iron-storage protein essential for maintaining cellular iron balance. This research-focused volume examines ferritin biosynthesis, regulatory mechanisms, antioxidant activity, and its involvement in plant stress responses, pathogen biology, and human health. It provides insights into ferritin-related processes and their implications for physiology and disease.

Key Features:

• Explores the biological functions of ferritin
• Examines ferritin biosynthesis and regulatory mechanisms
• Explains the role of ferritin in cellular iron homeostasis
• Discusses ferritin as an iron source for pathogens
• Investigates antioxidant functions in plants under stress
• Examines ferritin and transferrin in relation to oxidative stress
• Reviews ferroxidase activity and its biological significance
• Explores associations between serum ferritin and obesity
• Discusses ferritin in the context of bariatric surgery
• Provides research-based insights into protein biochemistry and cellular function