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HFE based re-evaluation of heterozygous hemochromatosis.
American journal of medical genetics - 1 Sept 2002
Moirand Romain, Guyader Dominique, Mendler Michel Henry, Jouanolle Anne Marie, Le Gall Jean Yves, David Véronique, Brissot Pierre, Deugnier Yves
Abstract excerpt
Homozygosity for the C282Y mutation in the HFE gene is strongly associated with hereditary hemochromatosis. More than one subject out of 10 in the general population is a heterozygote for the C282Y mutation. In this study, we address whether or not conclusions drawn from HLA-based family studies regarding the expression of heterozygous hemochromatosis are applicable to C282Y heterozygotes. The correlation between...
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