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Frequency of Two Common HFE Gene Mutations (C282Y and H63D) in a group of Iranian Patients with Cryptogenic Cirrhosis
30 Oct 2011
Abstract excerpt
: Background: The human HFE gene (a key component of iron homeostasis in humans) is involved in hereditary hemochromatosis, a common autosomal recessive genetic disorder that is characterized by excessive intestinal iron absorption and progressive iron overload.Objectives: In this study, we assessed the frequency of two common forms of hemochromatosis HFE gene mutation (C282Y and H63D) in patients suffering from...
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