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The relationship between amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein, alkaline phosphatase and ferritin in the second trimester of pregnancy and preterm birth [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2019 Introduction: Preterm birth is one of the most important complications of pregnancy, which has a significant impact on the health and mortality of neonates, so early diagnosis and prediction is vital.
Atousa Dabiri Oskoei +4 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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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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Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in kidney transplant recipients
Iatreia, 2019 Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in renal transplant recipients is a life-threatening hyper-inflammatory syndrome; associated with uncontrolled activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and macrophages due to infections or immunosuppressive therapy ...
Nieto Ríos, John Fredy +5 more
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Diversity of Fe2+ entry and oxidation in ferritins [PDF]
, 2017 The essential metal iron presents two major problems for life: it is potentially highly toxic due to its redox activity, and its extremely low solubility in aqueous solution in the presence of O2 can make it hard to acquire and store safely.
Bradley, Justin M. +2 more
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Chemical Communications, 2019 Encapsulated ferritins (EncFtn) are a recently characterised member of the ferritin superfamily. EncFtn proteins are sequestered within encapsulin nanocompartments and form a unique biological iron storage system.
J. Ross +8 more
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Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia, 2010 A low iron level, the commonest nutritional deficiency in the world, is a public health problem in developing countries. On the other hand, an excessive amount of iron is toxic, causing several organic dysfunctions, such as diabetes, cirrhosis ...
Isabeth F. Estevão +3 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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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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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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