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Of mice and men: genetic determinants of iron status.
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society - 1 Feb 2004
McGregor Johanne, McKie Andrew T, Simpson Robert J
Abstract excerpt
Fe homeostasis is maintained by regulation of Fe absorption to balance largely unregulated body Fe losses. The majority of human subjects maintain relatively constant Fe stores; however, Fe deficiency and Fe overload are common conditions. Fe overload is frequently associated with mutations in genes of Fe metabolism. The present paper summarises present knowledge of these mutations as well as indicating other...
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