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HFE p.C282Y Polymorphism and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome Components: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 20 Mar 2026
Kaldarkhan Dana, Nuskabayeva Gulnaz, Nurdinov Nursultan, Saruarov Yerbolat, Tatykayeva Ugilzhan, Oshibayeva Ainash, Sadykova Karlygash
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Background and Objectives: Metabolic syndrome is a common condition associated with a higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Altered iron metabolism, especially iron overload, may play a role in the development of insulin resistance, hypertension, and other metabolic abnormalities. Although the p.C282Y polymorphism of the HFE gene affects iron regulation and may contribute to these metabolic changes,...
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