FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as CERU_HUMAN, CP. Ceruloplasmin is a blue, copper-binding (6-7 atoms per molecule) glycoprotein. It has ferroxidase activity oxidizing Fe(2+) to Fe(3+) without releasing radical oxygen species. It is involved in iron transport across the cell membrane. Provides Cu(2+) ions for the ascorbate-mediated deaminase degradation of the heparan sulfate chains of GPC1. May also play a role in fetal lung development or pulmonary antioxidant defense (By similarity).

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enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

CP

Ceruloplasmin

CP

Molecular Synopsis