Impact of Inflammation on Ferritin, Hepcidin and the Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major problem in chronic kidney disease (CKD), causing increased mortality. Ferritin stores iron, representing iron status. Hepcidin binds to ferroportin, thereby inhibiting iron absorption/efflux. Inflammation in CKD increases ferritin and hepcidin independent of i...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1173 |