Dysregulated Ferritin and Iron Homeostasis in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Ferritin dysregulation is implicated in numerous pathological conditions, however, its role in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD) remains poorly understood. Ferritin expression is increased in cyst-lining epithelial cells and macrophages in both PKD mouse and human kidneys. To investigate the functional...