Pumping iron

Pumping iron

The primary role of the ZIP13 metal transporter in flies is to move iron ions out of cells, rather than moving zinc ions into cells, as is the case in human cells.

Pumping iron: conserved iron deficiency responses in the plant lineage.

Pumping iron: mechanisms for iron uptake by Campylobacter.

Campylobacter requires iron for successful colonization of the host. In the last 7 years, a wealth of data has been generated allowing detailed molecular characterization of Campylobacter iron-uptake systems. Several exogenous siderophores have been identified as sources of ferric iron for Campylobacter. Ferri-enterochelin uptake requires both the outer-membrane receptor protein CfrA and the in...

Finger on the Pulse: Pumping Iron into Chickpea

Iron deficiency is a major problem in both developing and developed countries, and much of this can be attributed to insufficient dietary intake. Over the past decades several measures, such as supplementation and food fortification, have helped to alleviate this problem. However, their associated costs limit their accessibility and effectiveness, particularly amongst the financially constraine...

Pumping Iron at Cliffs & Associates The Circored Iron Ore Reduction Plant in Trinidad