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A novel mutation in ferroportin1 is associated with haemochromatosis in a Solomon Islands patient
15 Jul 2003
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BACKGROUND: A severe form of iron overload with the clinicopathological features of haemochromatosis inherited in an autosomal dominant manner has been described in the Solomon Islands. The genetic basis of the disorder has not been identified. The disorder has similarities to type 4 haemochromatosis, which is caused by mutations in ferroportin1. AIMS: The aims of this study were to identify the genetic basis of...
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