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Serum ferritin concentration is affected by ferroportin Q248H mutation in Africans.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 15 Apr 2015
Kasvosve Ishmael, Tshwenyego Uyapo, Phuthego Thato, Koto Garesego, Zachariah Matshediso, Nyepetsi Naledi G, Motswaledi Modisa S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Ferroportin Q248H mutation is common in populations with African ancestry. Studies have reported that the mutation does not alter the ferroportin-hepcidin axis, but there is evidence suggesting that the mutation may lead to hyperferritinemia. We report on the relationship of ferroportin Q248H mutation on serum ferritin (SF) in health adults. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A total of 174 apparently healthy...
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