Study of Hepcidin Level in Samples of Iraqi Patients With Iron Overload and Iron Deficiency Disorders
Hepcidin, a regulator of iron recycling and absorption, is a small peptide created by the hepatocytes when there is an increase in body iron and inflammation. It is regarded as a master regulator for the metabolism of iron. Hepcidin decreases iron absorption from food by decreasing the transportati...
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| Language: | English |
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College of Pharmacy / Mustansiriyah University
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Al-Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://ajps.uomustansiriyah.edu.iq/index.php/AJPS/article/view/91 |