jernechelasjon
Jernechelasjon is a term used in speculative biology and science fiction to describe a hypothetical process by which cells or organisms regulate iron ions through specialized chelating molecules. The term combines "jern" (iron in several Scandinavian languages) with "chelasjon" (a form of chelation). In most fictional contexts, jernechelasjon is envisioned as a controlled, reversible binding of iron that prevents toxicity and enables targeted delivery to enzymes and metabolic pathways.
In model descriptions, jernechelasjon resembles natural iron handling systems such as siderophores, transferrin, ferritin, or iron-sulfur
In literature and thought experiments, researchers use the concept to explore issues like metal homeostasis, the
Related concepts include iron chelation therapy, siderophores, ferritin, and metal homeostasis. The term is primarily used