ferritin

• 铁蛋白是一种在体内储存铁的蛋白质，主要存在于肠道、肝脏和脾脏中，是衡量体内铁水平的关键指标。

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.

   铁储存蛋白

   • 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.