[Hfeprotein impact on iron metabolism].

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Hereditary hemochromatosis type 1 is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by HFE gene mutations, which is an iron homeostasis metabolism controlling co-factor. Adults with male predomination present with clinical symptoms derived by iron overload in organs. The phenotype expression is individual with an influence of individual and environmental factors. Despite the fact that HFE variants are widespread, its...

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