Characterization of a human plasma membrane heme transporter in intestinal and hepatocyte cell lines

Heme is the most bioavailable form of dietary iron and a component of many cellular proteins. Controversy exists as to whether heme utake occurs via specific transport mechanisms or passive diffusion.

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Published in:American journal of physiology: Gastrointestinal and liver physiology 2001-06, Vol.43 (6), p.G1172-G1177
Main Authors: WORTHINGTON, Mark T, COHN, Steven M, MILLER, Suzanne K, QI LUO, Roger, BERG, Carl L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cell division
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Intestine. Mesentery
Iron
Liver. Bile. Biliary tracts
Membranes
Plasma
Vertebrates: digestive system
Zinc
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Summary:Heme is the most bioavailable form of dietary iron and a component of many cellular proteins. Controversy exists as to whether heme utake occurs via specific transport mechanisms or passive diffusion.
ISSN:0193-1857
1522-1547