ACO1 (aconitate hydratase) plays a role as an iron sensor. This enzyme catalyzes the stereo-specific isomerization of citrate to isocitrate via cis-aconitate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, a non-redox-active process. Recombinant human ACO1 protein, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E.coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques. Synonyms: Cytoplasmic aconitate hydratase, ACONS, IREB1, IREBP, IREBP1, IRP1. NCBI no.: NP_002188