Ferritin L chain, Ferritin L subunit, Ferritin light chain, Ferritin light polypeptide, ferritin light polypeptide like 3, FTL, LFTD, NBIA 3,
Stores iron in a soluble, non-toxic, readily available form. Important for iron homeostasis. Iron is taken up in the ferrous form and deposited as ferric hydroxides after oxidation. Also plays a role in delivery of iron to cells. Mediates iron uptake in capsule cells of the developing kidney.
