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Genetic variability of TMPRSS6 and its association with iron deficiency anaemia.
British journal of haematology - 1 Nov 2010
Delbini Paola, Vaja Valentina, Graziadei Giovanna, Duca Lorena, Nava Isabella, Refaldi Chiara, Cappellini Maria D
Abstract excerpt
Transmembrane Protease, Serine 6 (TMPRSS6) has an important role in iron homeostasis and its mutations, performed in TMPRSS6-deficient mice, have been recently associated with iron-refractory iron deficiency anaemia (IRIDA). Several variants of TMPRSS6 have been already identified; however the ro...
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