Iron efflux mechanisms in the central and peripheral nervous system

Iron is an essential metal that is required for various biological processes. However, excessive iron is toxic because of its ability to promote free radical formation. To prevent iron-induced cellular damage, iron homeostasis has to be tightly regulated. One key mechanism of regulating iron homeost...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schulz, Katrin
Other Authors: Samuel David (Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2012
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=106481