Hepcidin levels, markers of iron overload, and liver damage in children with beta-thalassemia major

• Главные авторы: Indah Sari (Автор), Dian Puspita Sari (Автор), Moretta Damayanti (Автор), Hasri Salwan (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background  Thalassemia is a hemoglobin synthesis disorder that causes patients to need lifelong blood transfusions, leading to iron overload and alter organ function, including the liver. Hepcidin, produced by the liver, plays a role in iron homeostasis and should be increased in excess iron stores...