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FebB proteins in between the outer cell membrane and inner membrane
in the bacteria, work just like freight ships and carry the iron complex.

where they are stored. As the iron is taken to this space in the
center, it is also subjected to certain chemical processes. 88
One of the most important qualities of ships is their load
capacity. Similarly, inside our cells, iron storage proteins carry

large amounts of iron ions.

General inspection of the system
In addition, iron has to be kept under strict control in terms
of its total mass in the body. Research has revealed an incredible
system that keeps the total amount of iron under control.

Protein named Fur acts as the brain of the system and
makes all the strategic decisions regarding iron. When the iron
levels are low, it activates the systems that will absorb iron into
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the cell. And when the levels are high, it shuts down the pro-
duction of systems that ensure absorption of iron into the cell.
Furthermore, when there are high levels of iron in the cell, stor-
age proteins like ferritin are produced in addition to antioxi-
dants to quell the effect of the free radicals caused by excessive
iron and its detrimental effects. However, such control strategies
are not limited to these systems only. There is a multi-layered

plan in this control system.