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Iron, as a constituent of hemoglobin and cytochromes, is one of the most important biocatalysts in the human body. The absorption of iron by the human body is limited by the physico-chemical and physiologic properties of iron ions, and is possible only through protein binding of the Fe2+ ion (Fig. 2).
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Wick, M., Pinggera, W., Lehmann, P. (2011). Iron Metabolism. In: Clinical Aspects and Laboratory — Iron Metabolism, Anemias. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0087-5_2
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