Decreased hepcidin levels are associated with low steady-state hemoglobin in children with sickle cell disease in Tanzania

<strong>Background</strong> The contribution of hepcidin as a regulator of iron metabolism &amp; erythropoiesis on the severity of anemia in sickle cell disease (SCD) remains poorly characterized, especially in Sub-Saharan African populations. The aims of the study were to determine...

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Huvudupphovsmän: Lee, N, Makani, J, Tluway, F, Makubi, A, Armitage, AE, Pasricha, S-R, Drakesmith, H, Prentice, AM, Cox, SE
Materialtyp: Journal article
Språk:English
Publicerad: Elsevier 2018

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