Iron is ubiquitous in the environment and in biology. The study of iron biology focuses on
physiology and homeostasis—understanding how cells and organisms regulate their iron …

Iron is an essential but potentially hazardous biometal. Mammalian cells require sufficient
amounts of iron to satisfy metabolic needs or to accomplish specialized functions. Iron is …

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Porosities in the outer table of the cranial vault (porotic hyperostosis) and orbital roof (cribra
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Increasingly, perturbations in cellular iron and ferritin are emerging as an important element
in the pathogenesis of disease. These changes in ferritin are important not only in the classic …

Following its predecessor, the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition
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Iron is an essential nutrient with limited bioavailability. When present in excess, iron poses a
threat to cells and tissues, and therefore iron homeostasis has to be tightly controlled. Iron's …

Aminolevulinic acid-based photodynamic therapy heavily depends on the biological
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Iron is needed by all mammalian cells but is toxic in excess. Specialized transport
mechanisms conduct iron across cellular membranes. These are regulated to ensure …