Abstract
In addition to transferrin, ferritin can also function as a source of iron for heme synthesis (Gelvin D, et al. Blood 1996;88:3200-3207; Meyron-Holtz EG, et al. Blood 1999;94:3205-3211). In the present study we investigate the effect of external ferritin on the proliferation and hemoglobinization of human erythroid precursors grown in transferrin-free cultures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-212 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Hematology |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2003 |
Keywords
- Erythroid precursors
- Ferritin
- Hemoglobin
- Iron
- Transferrin