Cross-sectional study of expression of divalent metal transporter-1, transferrin, and hepcidin in blood of smelters who are occupationally exposed to manganese
Background Manganese (Mn) is widely used in industries including the manufacture of Mn-iron (Fe) alloy. Occupational Mn overexposure causes manganism. Mn is known to affect Fe metabolism; this study was designed to test the hypothesis that workers exposed to Mn may have an altered expression of mRNA...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-09-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2413.pdf |