Iron overload induces BMP6 expression in the liver but not in the duodenum
Background The bone morphogenetic protein BMP6 regulates hepcidin production by the liver. However, it is not yet known whether BMP6 derives from the liver itself or from other sources such as the small intestine, as has been recently suggested. This study was aimed at investigating the source of BM...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ferrata Storti Foundation
2011-02-01
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| Series: | Haematologica |
| Online Access: | https://haematologica.org/article/view/5866 |