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Correlation between iron status and genetic hemochromatosis (codon C282Y) in a large German population.
The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ - 1 Jan 2004
Wrede Christian E, Hutzler Stefanie, Bollheimer L Cornelius, Buettner Roland, Hellerbrand Claus, Schöelmerich Jürgen, Palitzsch Klaus-Dieter
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic hemochromatosis leads to iron overload in many tissues and may lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Early diagnosis and therapy are crucial. Since 80-100% of hemochromatosis patients of European origin are homozygous for a cysteine to tyrosine exchange in the...
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