Increased hepcidin expression in multibacillary leprosy

Iron is essential for all organisms and its availability can control the growth of microorganisms; therefore, we examined the role of iron metabolism in multibacillary (MB) leprosy, focusing on the involvement of hepcidin. Erythrograms, iron metabolism parameters, pro-inflammatory cytokines and urin...

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Published in:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Main Authors: Vânia Nieto Brito de Souza, Tatiana Salles de Souza Malaspina, Ana Paula Campanelli, Cássio Ghidella, Somei Ura, Dirceu Dalpino, Dejair Caitano do Nascimento, Ana Carla Pereira Latini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2012-12-01
Subjects:
leprosy
hepcidin
iron metabolism
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