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The major histocompatibility complex-encoded HFE in iron homeostasis and immune function.
Immunologic research - 1 Jan 2000
Salter-Cid L, Peterson P A, Yang Y
Abstract excerpt
HFE is a non-classical major histocompatibility complex class I molecule that complexes with a beta2-microglobulin. A functional link between HFE and iron metabolism has been established by the discovery of a physical association between HFE and the transferrin receptor. By inhibiting transferrin receptor internalization, HFE functions as a negative modulator of transferrin receptor function. In addition, HFE...
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