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An Association Between Haemochromatosis Genotypes and Venous Leg Ulcers in Australian Individuals.
Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society - 1 Jan 2026
Parker Christina N, Maresco-Pennisi Diane, Finlayson Kathleen, Sydes Elizabeth, Kaim Kim, Broszczak Daniel A, Hall Emma, Pitman Natasha, Parker Tony J, Atkins Janice L, Wallace Daniel F
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Chronic venous disease underlies the pathogenicity of venous leg ulcers. However, it is unknown why some people with chronic venous disease are more susceptible to the development of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) than others. While there is evidence of a genetic component, our understanding of how specific genetic variants influence the development of chronic wounds and more specifically (VLUs) is limited. The aim of...
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