fer·ri·tin

(fĕr′ĭ-tĭn)

An iron-containing protein complex, found principally in the intestinal mucosa, spleen, and liver, that functions as the primary form of iron storage in the body.

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ferritin

(ˈfɛrɪtɪn)

(Biochemistry) biochem a protein that contains iron and plays a part in the storage of iron in the body. It occurs in the liver and spleen

[C20: from ferrite + -in]

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fer•ri•tin

(ˈfɛr ɪ tn)

n.

a protein of the liver, spleen, and bone marrow that stores iron for use in metabolism.

[< Czech (1934)]

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Noun

ferritin - a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body

protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"

Translations

fer·ri·tin

n. ferritina, una de las formas en que el hierro se almacena en el organismo.

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KEYWORDS: Diabetes mellitus, Serum ferritin, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).

Influence of ferritin levels and inflammatory markers on HbA1c in the Type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients

A 2ml sample of venous blood was collected from all those enrolled in the study in purple-top K2 ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) vacutainer tube (BD, USA) for complete haemogram/Hb studies, and 2ml in non-additive tube for serum ferritin assay.

Co-existing iron deficiency/overload in beta-thalassemia trait

Keywords: C282Y mutation, Ferritin, Hemochromatosis, HFE gene, Iron overload.

FREQUENCY OF HFE GENE MUTATION IN IRON OVERLOAD PATIENTS

The overload of iron in the body can be predicted by serum ferritin, serum iron and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) levels.

STUDY OF THYROID PROFILE IN BETA THALASSEMIA MAJOR CHILDREN OF NORTH BIHAR AND ITS CORRELATION WITH SERUM FERRITIN LEVELS

Both the Kidney Diseases Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI) [11] and the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) [12] clinical practice guidelines for anaemia in CKD recommend the use of iron parameters, namely serum ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT), in determining the iron status in CKD, as routine direct quantification of body iron stores by bone marrow iron staining is impracticable.

Traditional red cell indices are not suggestive of iron deficiency in children with chronic kidney disease

The monitoring of iron status occurred in our renal unit by measuring ferritin and transferrin saturation (Tsat) at the time of the outpatient visit.

Comparison of ferric carboxymaltose and iron polymaltose efficacy in renal anaemia

We recently showed that increased plasma ferritin concentration is associated with increased risk of all-cause, cancer, endocrinological, and cardiovascular mortality (1), but the mechanism behind these findings was unclear.

Increased Plasma Ferritin Concentration and Low-Grade Inflammation--A Mendelian Randomization Study

Serum ferritin is the preferred initial diagnostic test for iron deficiency.

Frequency of Anemia and Iron Deficiency among Children Starting First Year of School Life and Their Association with Weight and Height

Ferritin has been proposed to be a component of insulin resistance syndrome, as higher heme iron intake and ferritin are associated with a greater risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) [2].

Expression of Duodenal Iron Transporter Proteins in Diabetic Patients with and without Iron Deficiency Anemia

In normal circumstances, iron status can usually be assessed adequately by measuring serum levels of ferritin. In the presence of proinflammatory stimuli, however, the diagnosis of iron deficiency is more complex.

Limitations of Serum Ferritin in Diagnosing Iron Deficiency in Inflammatory Conditions

All diagnosed cases of BTM children aged 3 years and above who were on regular blood transfusions (10-15 ml/kg every 2-4 weeks) for at least 1 year with a serum ferritin value >1500 mcg/l [8] were included in the study.

Thyroid Function in Chronically Transfused Children with Beta Thalassemia Major: A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study