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