Haem carrier protein 1
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haem-carrier-protein-1-287-14919884
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Haem carrier protein 1
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Haem or Heme carrier protein 1 (HCP1) was originally identified as mediating heme-Fe transport although it later emerged that it was the SLC46A1 folate transporter. HCP1 is a protein found in the small intestine that plays a role in the absorption of dietary heme, a form of iron that is only found in animal products. Heme is an important nutrient for the body, as it is a component of many proteins, including hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. HCP1 is the only known heme transporter e
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2024-02-13T18:07:33Z
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