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The G277S transferrin mutation does not affect iron absorption in iron deficient women.
European journal of nutrition - 1 Feb 2007
Sarria Beatriz, Navas-Carretero Santiago, Lopez-Parra Ana M, Perez-Granados Ana M, Arroyo-Pardo Eduardo, Roe Mark A, Teucher Birgit, Vaquero M Pilar, Fairweather-Tait Susan J
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BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the most important nutritional diseases, with high prevalence worldwide. The G277S transferrin mutation has been implicated as a risk factor for iron deficiency in menstruating women. However, the subject is controversial and there are no data concerning the possible influence of this polymorphism on iron absorption. AIM OF THE STUDY: To undertake a pilot study to...
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