HeGRI: A Novel Index of Serum Hepcidin Suppression in Relation to the Degree of Renal Dysfunction among β-Thalassemia Major Patients

HeGRI: A Novel Index of Serum Hepcidin Suppression in Relation to the Degree of Renal Dysfunction among β-Thalassemia Major Patients

<b>Background:</b> The progressive renal function inadequacy results in altered hepcidin metabolism due to a shifting of its renal elimination, which consequently affects enteric iron absorption and iron stores’ availability. This study aimed to investigate and correlate renal function,...

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Main Authors: Burhan A. Zaman, Suzan O. Rasool, Nashwan M. R. Ibrahim, Deldar M. Abdulah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Thalassemia Reports
Subjects:
hepcidin
eGFR
renal dysfunction
iron overload
β-thalassemia major
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4365/12/1/2

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