apoferritin

/ˌæpəˈfɛrɪtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein in the body that stores iron in a nontoxic, nonreactive form for use by red blood cells.

“The researchers studied the role of apoferritin in iron regulation within the human body.”

Synonyms

  • ferritin protein
  • iron-storage protein

Antonyms

  • hemoglobin