Metabolic enzyme. Computer artwork of aconitase (blue),in complex with ferritin messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA,red). Aconitase is involved in the citric acid cycle but here it is performing a secondary function as an iron regulatory protein (IRP). It does this by binding to ferritin mRNA,which prevents translation into the protein product (ferritin). Ferritin acts like a sponge and helps to protect cells from the toxic effects of excess iron | |
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