Hephaestin is involved in the metabolism and homeostasis of
[A] Calcium
[B] Protein
[C] Iron
[D] Potassium
Hephaestin
- Hephaestin is involved in the metabolism and homeostasis of iron and possibly copper.
- It is a transmembrane copper-dependent ferroxidase
- Responsible for transporting dietary iron from intestinal enterocytes into the circulatory system.
- The highest expression of hephaestin is found in small intestine.
- Copper containing protein
- Similar to caeruloplasmin.
