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TMPRSS6 rs855791 polymorphism influences the susceptibility to iron deficiency anemia in women at reproductive age.
International journal of medical sciences - 1 Jan 2014
Pei Sung-Nan, Ma Ming-Chun, You Huey-Ling, Fu Hung-Chun, Kuo Ching-Yuan, Rau Kun-Ming, Wang Ming-Chung, Lee Chien-Te
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genome-wide-association studies have identified the TMPRSS6 polymorphism rs855791 has the strongest association with red blood cell indices or iron parameters in general population. Whether this genetic variant influences the susceptibility of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in women with menstruation has not been well studied. METHODS: In this case-control study, we enrolled 67 women with IDA and 107...
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