Identification of Genes for Hereditary Hemochromatosis.

Abstract excerpt

Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is one of the most common genetically transmitted conditions in individuals of Northern European ancestry. The disease is characterized by excessive intestinal absorption of dietary iron, resulting in pathologically high iron storage in tissues and organs. If left untreated, HH can damage joints and organs, and eventually lead to death. There are four main classes of HH, as well as...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to DNA Mutational Analysis
• Share to Hemochromatosis
• Share to Iron