Fetal liver hepcidin secures iron stores in utero
In the adult, the liver-derived hormone hepcidin (HAMP) controls systemic iron levels by blocking the iron-exporting protein ferroportin (FPN) in the gut and spleen, the sites of iron absorption and recycling respectively. Impaired HAMP expression or FPN responsiveness to HAMP result in iron overloa...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society of Hematology
2020
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