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Non-classical hereditary hemochromatosis in Portugal: novel mutations identified in iron metabolism-related genes.
Annals of hematology - 1 Mar 2009
Mendes Ana Isabel, Ferro Ana, Martins Rute, Picanço Isabel, Gomes Susana, Cerqueira Rute, Correia Manuel, Nunes António Robalo, Esteves Jorge, Fleming Rita, Faustino Paula
Abstract excerpt
The most frequent genotype associated with Hereditary hemochromatosis is the homozygosity for C282Y, a common HFE mutation. However, other mutations in HFE, transferrin receptor 2 (TFR2), hemojuvelin (HJV) and hepcidin (HAMP) genes, have also been reported in association with this pathology. A mutational analysis of these genes was carried out in 215 Portuguese iron-overloaded individuals previously characterized...
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