What is another word for iron response element?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪ͡ən ɹɪspˈɒns ˈɛlɪmənt] (IPA) 
The term "iron response element" refers to a sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA molecule that can bind with iron regulatory proteins and regulate the expression of genes involved in iron metabolism. Some synonyms for this term include "IRE" and "iron regulatory element." Other related terms include "transferrin receptor," which is a protein that binds with transferrin to transport iron into cells, and "ferroportin," which is a protein that exports iron out of cells. These terms are commonly used in the study of iron homeostasis, which is the regulation of iron levels in the body to maintain optimal cellular function.
