Excessive Reactive Iron Impairs Hematopoiesis by Affecting Both Immature Hematopoietic Cells and Stromal Cells
Iron overload is the accumulation of excess iron in the body that may occur as a result of various genetic disorders or as a consequence of repeated blood transfusions. The surplus iron is then stored in the liver, pancreas, heart and other organs, which may lead to chronic liver disease or cirrhosi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/3/226 |