Iron uptake and Nramp2/DMT1/DCT1 in human bronchial epithelial cells

Research results indicate that airway epithelial cells increase mRNA and expression of the Nramp2/DMT1/DCT2 without an iron-response element after exposure to iron.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inAmerican journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. L987 - L995
Main Authors XINCHAO WANG, GHIO, Andrew J, FUNMEI YANG, DOLAN, Kevin G, GARRICK, Michael D, PIANTADOSI, Claude A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bethesda, MD American Physiological Society 01.05.2002
Subjects
Air breathing
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Iron
Lungs
Proteins
Respiratory system: anatomy, metabolism, gas exchange, ventilatory mechanics, respiratory hemodynamics
Ribonucleic acid
RNA
Vertebrates: respiratory system
Human
Membrane protein
Biological transport
Bronchus
Iron
Metal
Gene expression
Respiratory system
Inorganic element
In vitro
Uptake
Respiratory tract
Epithelial cell
Divalent cation
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Research results indicate that airway epithelial cells increase mRNA and expression of the Nramp2/DMT1/DCT2 without an iron-response element after exposure to iron.
ISSN:1040-0605
1522-1504