ferritin

• Proteína que almacena hierro en el organismo, presente principalmente en el intestino, el hígado y el bazo, y que es un indicador clave de los niveles de hierro.

A protein that stores iron in the body, found primarily in the intestines, liver, and spleen, and is a key indicator of iron levels.

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1. Iron-storage proteinC1formalmedical

   A protein complex that stores iron in a soluble and nontoxic form, found mainly in the liver, spleen, and intestines, and serves as a key indicator of iron reserves in the body.

   Ferritina

   • Doctors measure ferritin levels to evaluate a patient's iron stores.
   • Low ferritin often indicates an iron deficiency.
   • The liver synthesizes ferritin to sequester excess iron.
   • Elevated ferritin can be a marker of inflammation or iron overload.