Erythroferrone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Erythroferrone is a noun meaning A protein hormone produced by erythroblasts that inhibits the action of hepcidin and so increases the amount of iron available for hemoglobin synthesis.
Meaning
A protein hormone produced by erythroblasts that inhibits the action of hepcidin and so increases the amount of iron available for hemoglobin synthesis.
Example Sentences
This could indicate that both TMPRSS6 and erythroferrone are important components of one signaling pathway.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hepcidin, deferoxamine, desferroxamine, ferrinol, efaproxiral, deferiprone.
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