What is the importance of ferritin for body?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Ferritin, an iron storage protein, is the primary iron storage mechanism and is critical to iron homeostasis. Ferritin makes iron available for critical cellular processes while protecting lipids, DNA, and proteins from the potentially toxic effects of iron.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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