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HFE gene mutations, serum ferritin level, transferrin saturation, and their clinical correlates in a Korean population.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Apr 2009
Lee Sang Hyub, Kim Jin-Wook, Shin So Hyun, Kang Kyoung Phil, Choi Hyun Cheol, Choi Sung Hee, Park Kyoung Un, Kim Hyun Young, Kang Weechang, Jeong Sook-Hyang
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate HFE gene mutations, blood iron indices, and their clinical correlates in a Korean population. In 484 prospectively enrolled health-check examinees, HFE gene mutations and iron indices with clinical and laboratory variables were analyzed. Although neither the C282Y nor S65C gene mutation were found, the H63D heterozygote was detected in 41 subjects (8.5%). The mean serum...
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