Hepcidin: as a biomarker for iron status and inflammation in hemodialysis patients

Mohamed Saad Mohamed Ali;

Abstract


Hepcidin is a circulating peptide hormone encoded by the HAMP (human antimicrobial peptide) gene and mainly produced by the liver. Hepcidin is a negative regulator of iron transport in plasma. The mechanism involved in this regulation is the binding of he


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Title Hepcidin: as a biomarker for iron status and inflammation in hemodialysis patients
Other Titles الهيبسيدين كدليل علي حالة الحديد والالتهاب في مرضي الإستصفاء الدموي
Authors Mohamed Saad Mohamed Ali
Keywords Hepcidin: as a biomarker for iron status and inflammation in hemodialysis patients
Issue Date 2012
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Hepcidin is a circulating peptide hormone encoded by the HAMP (human antimicrobial peptide) gene and mainly produced by the liver. Hepcidin is a negative regulator of iron transport in plasma. The mechanism involved in this regulation is the binding of he

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