Effect of iron overload and iron deficiency on liver hemojuvelin protein.

Effect of iron overload and iron deficiency on liver hemojuvelin protein.

INTRODUCTION: Hemojuvelin (Hjv) is a key component of the signaling cascade that regulates liver hepcidin (Hamp) expression. The purpose of this study was to determine Hjv protein levels in mice and rats subjected to iron overload and iron deficiency. METHODS: C57BL/6 mice were injected with iron (2...

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Main Authors: Jan Krijt, Jana Frýdlová, Lenka Kukačková, Yuzo Fujikura, Petr Přikryl, Martin Vokurka, Emanuel Nečas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3356351?pdf=render

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