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Effect of transferrin polymorphism on the metabolism of vitamin C in Zimbabwean adults.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Feb 2002
Kasvosve Ishmael, Delanghe Joris R, Gomo Zvenyika A R, Gangaidzo Innocent T, Khumalo Hlosukwazi, Langlois Michel R, Moyo Victor M, Saungweme Thokozile, Mvundura Elisha, Boelaert Johan R, Gordeuk Victor R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Transferrin is the major iron binding protein in human plasma. In black persons, the transferrin CD phenotype has been associated with alterations in certain markers of iron status. OBJECTIVE: We studied vitamin C status in a Zimbabwean population according to transferrin phenotype because vitamin C metabolism is influenced by iron-driven oxidative stress. DESIGN: The study population consisted of 150...
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