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What is the function of ferritin in the body?

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Ferritin=storageiron: Ferritin is a spherical protein that acts as an iron storage facility. Iron is stored inside the sphere. The storage and release of iron from ferritin enables the body to maintain adequate iron available for hemoglobin synthesis.

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Answered 4/25/2016

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