11.1 Iron-deficiency Anaemia (IDA)11.2 Hereditary Iron Overload; 11.3 Acquired Iron Overload; References; 12 Iron and Immunity; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 The key role of macrophages; 12.3 Effect of Iron Status on Phagocytic Cell Function; 12.4 Effect of Phagocytic Cell Function on…
Iron is indispensable for the growth, development and well-being of almost all living organisms. Biological systems from bacteria, fungi and plants to humans have evolved systems for the uptake, utilisation, storage and homeostasis of iron.
Proteins of Iron Metabolism presents a clear picture of the structure and function of the main proteins involved in iron metabolism. The book gives you a detailed description of the structure and function of each protein, and discusses the structure and regulation of the corresp…
Iron is a key element in nutrition. It has a central role in energy metabolism of living cells and iron deficiency anaemia is one of the world's most common nutritional deficiency diseases. The Iron Task Force is a committee of acknowledged experts in the field of iron biochemis…
Proteins of Iron Metabolism presents a clear picture of the structure and function of the main proteins involved in iron metabolism. The book gives you a detailed description of the structure and function of each protein, and discusses the structure and regulation of the corresp…
