FTH1 FTH FTHL6 Ferritin heavy chain Cell proliferation-inducing gene 15 protein
Molecular Weight(MW)
21226 Da
Function
Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. Has ferroxidase activity Iron is taken up in the ferrous form and deposited as ferric hydroxides after oxidation. Also plays a role in delivery of iron to cells. Mediates iron uptake in capsule cells of the developing kidney (By similarity)
Tissue Specificity
A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues in human Ferritin was used as an immunogen. This antibody recognizes both, Ferritin heavy and light chains.