| Literature DB >> 19907144 |
Elizabeta Nemeth1, Tomas Ganz.
Abstract
Hepcidin is the central regulator of systemic iron homeostasis. Dysregulation of hepcidin production results in a variety of iron disorders. Hepcidin deficiency is the cause of iron overload in hereditary hemochromatosis, iron-loading anemias, and hepatitis C. Hepcidin excess is associated with anemia of inflammation, chronic kidney disease and iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia. Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of this new knowledge are beginning to emerge. Dr. Ernest Beutler played a significant role in advancing our understanding of the function of hepcidin. This review is dedicated to his memory. Copyright 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19907144 PMCID: PMC2855274 DOI: 10.1159/000243791
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Haematol ISSN: 0001-5792 Impact factor: 2.195