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Iron transport and storage

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This course introduces the chemistry of iron and explains how organisms take up, remove, transport, and store it.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 How do organisms acquire iron?
  • 1 How do organisms acquire iron?
  • 2 Principles of iron chemistry
  • 2 Principles of iron chemistry
  • 2.1 The problems of iron uptake
  • 2.2 Summary of iron chemistry
  • 3 Iron uptake by organisms
  • 3 Iron uptake by organisms
  • 3.1 How do organisms take up iron?
  • 3.2 Removal of iron
  • 3.3 Summary of Section 3
  • 4 Iron transport and storage
  • 4 Iron transport and storage
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Iron transport
  • 4.3 Iron storage
  • 5 Conclusion
  • 5 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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    Enrique Enriquez @EEnriquez
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    Iron Transport and Storage is a free, well-structured course that delivers exactly what its description promises. The duration was accurate, and the certificate of completion was available on demand without issue. Content was clear, focused, and professionally presented, covering iron uptake, transport via transferrin, and biomineralisation through ferritin. The course maintained scientific rigor while remaining accessible, making it a rewarding experience for learners seeking concise, reliable insights into bioinorganic chemistry. Highly recommended for independent study.
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