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  • The review explores FLPs as biosensors, bioreactors, and therapeutic targets.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on encapsulins and encapsulated FLPs.
  • Analysis of FLP structure-function relationships in iron oxidation and storage.
  • Exploration of current and potential biotechnological and biomedical applications.

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  • Encapsulated FLPs efficiently convert ferrous iron (Fe+2) to ferric iron (Fe+3) for storage.
  • This process is crucial for iron homeostasis and protection against oxidative stress.
  • FLPs demonstrate high specificity and efficiency in iron catalysis.

Conclusions:

  • Encapsulated FLPs are versatile nanomachines with significant potential in biomedicine and biotechnology.
  • Their applications include development of novel biosensors and bioreactors.
  • FLPs are also being investigated for therapeutic interventions in cancer and infectious diseases.