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ceruloplasmin

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ceruloplasmin (countable and uncountable, plural ceruloplasmins)

(biochemistry) A blue metalloprotein that contains copper; it acts as a ferroxidase in association with transferrin.

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Ceruloplasmin Ceruloplasmin Levels of ceruloplasmin are abnormally low ( Source: Internet

Ceruloplasmin is the enzyme responsible for moving iron molecules across cellular membranes in humans. Source: Internet

The combination of neurological symptoms, Kayser–Fleischer rings and a low ceruloplasmin level is considered sufficient for the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. Source: Internet

The liver also releases copper into the bloodstream that is not bound to ceruloplasmin. Source: Internet

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