| Literature DB >> 18590684 |
Abstract
Hepcidin, the systemic regulator of iron homeostasis is activated by proteins responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), and inflammatory cytokines. Three recent publications now identify a novel hepcidin suppressor, the transmembrane serine protease TMPRSS6 (also known as matriptase-2), which is required to sense iron deficiency.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18590684 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2008.06.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Metab ISSN: 1550-4131 Impact factor: 27.287