The A736V TMPRSS6 polymorphism influences hepcidin and iron metabolism in chronic hemodialysis patients: TMPRSS6 and hepcidin in hemodialysis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aim of this study was to evaluate whether the A736V TMPRSS6 polymorphism, a major genetic determinant of iron metabolism in healthy subjects, influences serum levels of hepcidin, the hormone regulating iron metabolism, and erythropoi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-02-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/14/48 |