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HFE gene mutation is a risk factor for tissue iron accumulation in hemodialysis patients.
Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis - 1 Jul 2017
Turkmen Ercan, Yildirim Tolga, Yilmaz Rahmi, Hazirolan Tuncay, Eldem Gonca, Yilmaz Engin, Aybal Kutlugun Aysun, Altindal Mahmut, Altun Bulent
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INTRODUCTION: HFE gene mutations are responsible from iron overload in general population. Studies in hemodialysis patients investigated the effect of presence of HFE gene mutations on serum ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT) with conflicting results. However effect of HFE mutations on iron overload in hemodialysis patients was not previously extensively studied. METHODS: 36 hemodialysis patients (age...
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