Chemical: Iron
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Iron |
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CAS Type 1 Name
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Iron |
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CAS Registry Number
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7439-89-6 |
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Definition
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A metallic element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It is an essential constituent of HEMOGLOBINS; CYTOCHROMES; and IRON-BINDING PROTEINS. It plays a role in cellular redox reactions and in the transport of OXYGEN. |
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MeSH®
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D007501 |
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