Human mitochondrial ferritin exhibits highly unusual iron-O2 chemistry distinct from that of cytosolic ferritins
Justin Michael Bradley, Zinnia Bugg, Jacob Pullin, Geoffrey R. Moore, Dimitri A. Svistunenko, Nick E. Le Brun
The paper shows mitochondrial ferritin uses a unique iron-O2 chemistry mechanism involving a conserved Tyr residue and mixed-valent ferroxidase centre, differing from cytosolic ferritin.
Nature Communications · May 20, 2025Peer-reviewedBiochemistry