"Iron" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D007501
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.268.556.412 D01.268.956.287 D01.552.544.412
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Iron" by people in this website by year, and whether "Iron" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Iron" by people in Profiles.
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The Role of GPX Enzymes, Lipid Profiles, and Iron Accumulation in Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Jun 25; 26(13).
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Cognitive Performance in Relation to Systemic and Brain Iron at Perimenopause. Nutrients. 2025 Feb 20; 17(5).
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Exploring the evolutionary landscape and structural resonances of ferritin with insights into functional significance in plant. Biochimie. 2024 Dec; 227(Pt A):217-230.
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Iron(III) Binding Properties of PF1140, a Fungal N-Hydroxypyridone, and Activity against Mycoplasma genitalium. J Nat Prod. 2024 Jul 26; 87(7):1746-1753.
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Preconception Micronutrient Supplementation Affects Maternal BMI and Body Composition Postpartum: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Vietnam. J Nutr. 2024 Apr; 154(4):1440-1448.
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The Effect of Iron-Fortified Lentils on Blood and Cognitive Status among Adolescent Girls in Bangladesh. Nutrients. 2023 Dec 02; 15(23).
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The expression of ceruloplasmin in astrocytes is essential for postnatal myelination and myelin maintenance in the adult brain. Glia. 2023 10; 71(10):2323-2342.
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Insights into Nitrosoalkane Binding to Myoglobin Provided by Crystallography of Wild-Type and Distal Pocket Mutant Derivatives. Biochemistry. 2023 04 18; 62(8):1406-1419.
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Transferrin Receptor Is Necessary for Proper Oligodendrocyte Iron Homeostasis and Development. J Neurosci. 2023 05 17; 43(20):3614-3629.
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Evaluation and Management of Iron Deficiency in Children Undergoing Intestinal Rehabilitation-A Position Paper From the NASPGHAN Intestinal Rehabilitation Special Interest Group. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 May 01; 76(5):672-683.