Ferritin

Word FERRITIN
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Definitions and meanings of "Ferritin"

What do we mean by ferritin?

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. noun

Any of a family of iron-carrying globular protein complexes consisting of 24 protein subunits. noun

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 noun

Any of a family of iron-carrying globular protein complexes consisting of 24 protein subunits.

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The word "ferritin" in example sentences

Your doctor also may check the level of iron in your blood (this is called your serum iron) and the amount of iron that your body is storing (this form of iron is called ferritin). ❋ Sanjiv Chopra (2001)

your doctor will probably also check something called ferritin, which is the storage form of iron and a more accurate reflection of total iron stores. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Researchers found that a protein called ferritin binds to and cripples the ability of another blood protein, called HKa, to shut down blood vessel growth. ❋ Unknown (2009)

MCHC, and the appearance of the RBCs on visual examination of a ferritin is the best laboratory test for storage of marrow iron. transferrin level. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Vaughters says he was surprised when blood tests early this season showed Zabriskie's ferritin levels had remained stable on the vegan diet—which means his hemoglobin and red blood cell counts also remained normal. ❋ Reed Albergotti (2011)

He told Zabriskie that he could try the diet, so long as he took regular blood tests to monitor his level of ferritin, the protein that stores iron. ❋ Reed Albergotti (2011)

Altered levels of certain chemicals or proteins in the blood, such as increased triglycerides, increased ferritin and increased soluble interleukin 2 receptor levels ❋ Unknown (2009)

PPS – Thanks to my free copy of PPLP, after reading the iron chapter, I decided to get my ferritin tested. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Take both a CBC test for hemoglobin and a serum ferritin test because hemoglobin can be normal while ferritin can still be low. ❋ Marc Bloom (2009)

A blood test showed that she had a low level of ferritin, a protein that binds to iron to store it in the liver. ❋ Marc Bloom (2009)

He or she should check your iron level with a transferrin saturation test or a ferritin test. ❋ Unknown (2008)

On my own patients, in addition to the regular labs, I like to get a fasting insulin level, a C-reactive protein and a ferritin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Both the ferritin and the thyroid issues are likely contributing to my constant tiredness. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I recently had my ferritin tested and it was a mere 23. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A ferritin of 23 is pretty low and probably does indicate a low iron level. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Heart attacks were twice as common in men with ferritin counts over 200 than in those with lower readings. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The level of ferritin (the protein that houses iron in the bloodstream) affected it dramatically: every 1 percent variation in ferritin brought a 4 percent difference in risk. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One measures the amount of iron stored in a substance called ferritin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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