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Impact of TMPRSS6 Genetic Variants on Maternal Iron Status in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.
Birth defects research - 1 Oct 2025
Fauzan Rezky, Defrin, Susmiati, Lipoeto Nur Indrawaty
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OBJECTIVE: The TMPRSS6 gene encodes matriptase-2, a serine protease that negatively regulates hepcidin and thus governs systemic iron homeostasis. Common polymorphisms have been implicated in altered iron indices in normal populations. To date, no systematic review has comprehensively assessed the impact of TMPRSS6 on maternal iron status and pregnancy outcomes. This review aims to elucidate the molecular...
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