Metal Metabolism and Homeostasis

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world, affecting a large number of children and women in developing countries, but it is also the only nutrient 

Biological Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Edition. DOI 10.1016/B978-0-444-53782-9.00022-X. Copyright 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. 

Defined as haemoglobin levels significantly below recommended levels. 

It is in fact due to the heavy deposits of haemosiderin, the lysosomal product of ferritin breakdown. 

Glucose receptor - p-cell insulin — 1 Insulin receptor 

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