Iron

A metallic element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It is an essential constituent of HEMOGLOBINS; CYTOCHROMES; and IRON-BINDING PROTEINS. It plays a role in cellular redox reactions and in the transport of OXYGEN.

Year introduced: /metabolism was IRON METABOLISM 1963-1965

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Tree Number(s): D01.268.556.412, D01.268.956.287, D01.552.544.412

MeSH Unique ID: D007501

Registry Number: E1UOL152H7

Entry Terms:

• Iron-56
• Iron 56

See Also:

• Ferric Compounds
• Ferritins
• Ferrous Compounds
• Hemosiderin
• Hemosiderosis
• Iron Isotopes
• Iron Radioisotopes
• Siderosis
• Transferrin

Pharmacologic Action:

• Trace Elements

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Inorganic Chemicals
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Iron Isotopes
Iron Radioisotopes

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Iron
Iron Isotopes
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Chemicals and Drugs Category
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Metals
Metals, Heavy
Iron
Iron Isotopes
Iron Radioisotopes