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Genetic mechanisms and modifying factors in hereditary hemochromatosis.
Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology - 1 Jan 2010
Weiss Günter
Abstract excerpt
Primary iron overload is one of the most common inherited diseases worldwide. Several genetic mutations underlie the various forms of the disease, which have similar pathophysiological profiles but distinct clinical presentations. Patients with hereditary hemochromatosis absorb too much iron from...
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