Hepcidin and Feritin Levels in Obese Pregnant Women and Normal Body Weight before Pregnancy
Background:Obesity is associated with a decrease in iron status, possibly it is an increase in hepcidin, an inflammatory protein that reduces iron absorption. Hepcidin is associated with iron homeostasis and inflammation. This study aims to determine differences in levels of hepcidin and ferritin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Indonesian Journal of Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://theijmed.com/index.php?journal=theijmed&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=96&path%5B%5D=70 |