blog posts Small molecule transports iron in mice, human cells to treat some forms of anemia Jun 24, 2022 11:15 am by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneDiscovery Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Study demonstrates that the small molecule hinokitiol potentially could function as a 'molecular prosthetic' when the iron-transporting protein ferroportin is missing or defective, offering a potential treatment path for certain kinds of anemia. Share on Facebook Tweet Email