hephaestin

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What does hephaestin mean?

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of iron(II) state, Fe²⁺ to iron(III) state, Fe³⁺.

Where does hephaestin come from?

From Hephaestus + -in, after the god of metalworking.

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