What does the research say about FERRITIN?

FERRITIN

There are 4 papers on FERRITIN in aging research: none in people yet, 2 in animals, 1 in cells, 1 review.

4 papers study it3 findings

The findings reach worms or flies, none yet in people. 1 lab in 1 country.

None of its findings points the other way.

Lifespan

upin yeast cells1

1 study

FERRITIN extends lifespan in conditions of iron excess.
“the four human and soya bean ferritins possess a novel function as anti-ageing proteins in conditions of iron excess.”
Cellsin conditions of iron excess
Both human and soya bean ferritins highly improve the accumulation of bioavailable iron and contribute to extend the chronological life in budding yeast
Microbial biotechnologyOct 13, 2021

Cell survival

upin yeast cells1

1 study

FERRITIN improves cell survival in iron overload conditions / iron excess.
“Human and soya bean ferritin chains are functional and present equivalent properties as promoters of cell survival in iron overload conditions.”
Cellsin iron overload conditions / iron excess
Both human and soya bean ferritins highly improve the accumulation of bioavailable iron and contribute to extend the chronological life in budding yeast
Microbial biotechnologyOct 13, 2021

Insufficient glucose uptake

upin reviews1

1 study

insufficient glucose uptake induces FERRITIN.
“Insufficient cellular glucose uptake triggers increased ferritin expression, leading to depletion of the cellular free iron pool”
Review
Why Is Iron Deficiency/Anemia Linked to Alzheimer's Disease and Its Comorbidities, and How Is It Prevented?
BiomedicinesAug 30, 2023