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siderophilin

/sɪdərəˈfɪlɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does siderophilin mean?

noun

A siderophilin is a type of protein that binds to iron. It is found in various organisms and plays a role in iron metabolism.

Example

"The siderophilin in the cell helped to regulate the amount of iron available for the organism's needs."

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