Human Ferritin has a molecular weight of approximately 450,000 Daltons, and consists of a protein shell around an iron core; each molecule of Ferritin may contain as many as 4,000 iron atoms. Under normal conditions, this may represent 25% of the total iron found in the body. In addition, Ferrritin can be found in several isomers. High concentrations of Ferritin are found in the cytoplasm of the reticuloendothelial system, the liver, spleen and bone marrow. Methods previously used to measure iron in such tissues are invasive, cause patient trauma and lack adequate sensitivity. The measurement of Ferritin in serum is useful in determining changes in body iron storage, and is non-invasive with relatively little patient discomfort. Serum Ferri
Size
100 assays
Concentration
n/a
Applications
This ELISA kit is used for quantitative protein detection, establishing normal range.