Mouse Ferritin heavy chain,FTH1 ELI

Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form.

Important for iron homeostasis.

Has ferroxidase activity.

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.

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