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Phenotype and HFE genotype in a population with abnormal iron markers recruited from an Endocrinology Department.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jun 2006
Vantyghem Marie-Christine, Fajardy Isabelle, Dhondt Florence, Girardot Caroline, D'Herbomez Michèle, Danze Pierre-Marie, Rousseaux Jean, Wemeau Jean-Louis
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe HFE genotype in a population of patients with altered iron markers recruited in an Endocrinology Department and to define the possible phenotype-genotype relationships. METHODS: A total of 156 patients with high serum ferritin concentrations (>300 ng/ml) or transferrin saturation (>45%) (I group), and a control group of 106 healthy subjects (C group) underwent HFE...
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