Effect of Interleukin and Hepcidin in Anemia of Chronic Diseases
Background. Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) also termed as the anemia of inflammation has been found to be associated with inflammations, chronic infections, and cancers, particularly in old age. Recent studies revealed that interleukin-6 (IL-6), a proinflammatory cytokine, and hepcidin, an antimicr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Anemia |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3041738 |