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Fer2LCH | Ferritin 2 light chain homologue (Fer2LCH) encodes one of two subunits of the major iron storage complex, the ferritin molecule. In insects, ferritin is assembled from 12 Fer1HCH and 12 Fer2LCH subunits and can be found in the secretory pathway of cells and in hemolymph. The product of Fer2LCH provides iron nucleation sites in the internal cavity of the complex required for iron mineralization and is essential for embryogenesis. (236 aa) | ||||
Fer3HCH | Ferritin; Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. Iron is taken up in the ferrous form and deposited as ferric hydroxides after oxidation. Belongs to the ferritin family. (186 aa) | ||||
Fer1HCH | Ferritin 1 heavy chain homologue (Fer1HCH) encodes one of two subunits of the major iron storage complex, the ferritin molecule. In insects, ferritin is assembled from 12 Fer1HCH and 12 Fer2LCH subunits and can be found in the secretory pathway of cells and in hemolymph. The product of Fer1HCH has ferroxidase activity required for iron loading into ferritin and is essential for embryogenesis. (245 aa) |