Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2800407 General and Comparative Endocrinology 2013 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Ferric reductase, a membrane-bound enzyme, is crucial in the process of iron acquisition. ► Adrenaline and triiodothyronine (T3) are the vital metabolic hormones in fish. ► Adrenaline and T3 regulate the storage and handling of iron in freshwater fish. ► FR, sodium and proton pumps are involved in fish gill Fe acquisition.
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