paraferritin complex

Term ID

GO:0070826

Synonyms

Definition

A cytoplasmic protein complex that contains integrin, mobilferrin and a flavin monooxygenase, is capable of reducing Fe(III) to Fe(II) utilizing NADPH, and is involved in iron transport. Fe(II) is required in the cell as the substrate for ferrochelatase in the synthesis of heme. (2)

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Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO