Hemosiderin
Description
Hemosiderin is a golden yellow or yellow-brown insoluble Protein formed from the phagocytic digestion of Hematin. It is present in most body Tissue, especially in the Liver.
Human Body Content of Hemosiderin
The average 75 kg male contains a total of 300 mg of Hemosiderin (approximately 4 mg per kg of body weight).
Ailments Involving Hemosiderin
Hemochromatosis is a disorder of Iron metabolism characterized by deposition of Hemosiderin in Tissue (especially in the Liver, Pancreas, Pituitary Gland and Skin).
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