The association between melasma and iron profile: a case-control study
Russian Open Medical Journal, 2020 Background — Melasma is a chronic acquired localized hypermelanosis, causing aesthetic problem for women and impairing their quality of life. Evidence has suggested that hyperpigmentation can occur as a result of iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 ...
Azadeh Goodarzi +6 more
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Improving Blueberry Anthocyanins’ Stability Using a Ferritin Nanocarrier
Molecules, 2023 Blueberries are fruits known for their high level of anthocyanins, which have high nutritional value and several biological properties. However, the chemical instability of anthocyanins is one of the major limitations of their application.
Wuyang Huang +7 more
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Effect of high intensity interval training and use of Echium amoenum on serum ferritin and CRP levels in overweight and obese women [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2020 Introduction: During obesity, inflammatory markers such as ferritin and C-reactive protein are increased, which is a major mechanism of atherosclerosis and insulin resistance.
Maryam Nasri, Farzaneh Taghian
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Iron release from ferritin and its sensitivity to superoxide ions differs among vertebrates [PDF]
, 1994 The influence of the superoxide-generating system, xanthine oxidase, on the release of iron from various vertebrate ferritins was determined both in the presence and absence of superoxide dismutase.
Harris, L.R., Cake, M.H., Macey, D.J.
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Cloning and characterisation of multiple ferritin isoforms in the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) [PDF]
, 2014 Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Lee, Jun Hoe +3 more
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Ferritin nanovehicle for targeted delivery of cytochrome C to cancer cells [PDF]
, 2019 In this work, we have exploited the unique properties of a chimeric archaeal-human ferritin to encapsulate, deliver and release cytochrome c and induce apoptosis in a myeloid leukemia cell line.
Baiocco, P. +8 more
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Ferritin Nanocages for Protein Delivery to Tumor Cells
Molecules, 2020 The delivery of therapeutic proteins is one of the greatest challenges in the treatment of human diseases. In this frame, ferritins occupy a very special place.
Federica Palombarini +4 more
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Iron-based ferritin nanocore as a contrast agent [PDF]
, 2010 Self-assembling protein cages have been exploited as templates for nanoparticle synthesis. The ferritin molecule, a protein cage present in most living systems, stores excess soluble ferrous iron in the form of an insoluble ferric complex within its ...
Johnson, Eric +4 more
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Titanium as a Beneficial Element for Crop Production
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017 Titanium (Ti) is considered a beneficial element for plant growth. Ti applied via roots or leaves at low concentrations has been documented to improve crop performance through stimulating the activity of certain enzymes, enhancing chlorophyll content and
Jianjun Chen +9 more
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Iron redox pathway revealed in ferritin via electron transfer analysis. [PDF]
, 2020 Ferritin protein is involved in biological tissues in the storage and management of iron - an essential micro-nutrient in the majority of living systems. While there are extensive studies on iron-loaded ferritin, its functionality in iron delivery is not
Bandaru, Prabhakar R +3 more
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