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The effect of the hemochromatosis (HFE) genotype on lead load and iron metabolism among lead smelter workers.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Fan Guangqin, Du Guihua, Li Huijun, Lin Fen, Sun Ziyong, Yang Wei, Feng Chang, Zhu Gaochun, Li Yanshu, Chen Ying, Jiao Huan, Zhou Fankun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Both an excess of toxic lead (Pb) and an essential iron disorder have been implicated in many diseases and public health problems. Iron metabolism genes, such as the hemochromatosis (HFE) gene, have been reported to be modifiers for lead absorption and storage. However, the HFE gene studies among the Asian population with occupationally high lead exposure are lacking. OBJECTIVES: To explore the...
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