Eppur Si Muove: Ferritin is essential in modulating inflammation

Summary

Ferritin, which was only discovered in the last century has stirred a formidable debate.. For long, Ferritin was appreciated as a non-specific acute phase reactant. Several years ago, we hypothesized the contributory role of ferritin as a pathogenic molecule rather than being a product of inflammation. Latest emerging evidence provide support to this notion. Such revelation provides a step forward toward the understanding of disease conditions associated with hyperferritenemia, and hence provide new targets for treatment modalities. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.