Electronic Resource
Palo Alto, Calif.
:
Annual Reviews
Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics
1 (2000), S. 75-98
ISSN:
1527-8204
Source:
Annual Reviews Electronic Back Volume Collection 1932-2001ff
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Iron is an essential cofactor in a variety of cellular processes. Except for a few unusual bacterial species, iron is indispensable for living organisms. However, free iron is toxic because of its propensity to induce the formation of dangerous free radicals. Consequently, iron balance is tightly regulated. Disorders of iron homeostasis are among the most common afflictions of humans. This review discusses inherited iron deficiency and iron overload disorders and recent insights into their pathophysiology.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.genom.1.1.75
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