Ceruloplasmin

Ceruloplasmin is a protein in the blood primarily synthesized in the liver that is crucial for copper transport and iron metabolism. It acts as a ferroxidase, oxidizing ferrous iron (Fe2+) to ferric iron (Fe3+) and facilitating iron efflux from cells. Ceruloplasmin also plays a role in copper transport and has been linked to conditions like Wilson's disease and aceruloplasminemia.