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TMPRSS6, but not TF, TFR2 or BMP2 variants are associated with increased risk of iron-deficiency anemia.
Human molecular genetics - 1 May 2012
An Peng, Wu Qian, Wang Hao, Guan Yu, Mu Mingdao, Liao Yijun, Zhou Daizhan, Song Pengkun, Wang Chunrong, Meng Liping, Man Qingqing, Li Lixiang, Zhang Jian, Wang Fudi
Abstract excerpt
A variety of conditions lead to anemia, which affects one-quarter of the world's population. Previous genome-wide association studies revealed a number of genetic polymorphisms significantly associated with plasma iron status. To evaluate the association of genetic variants in genes involved in i...
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