An insight into the relationships between hepcidin, anemia, infections and inflammatory cytokines in pediatric refugees: a cross-sectional study.

An insight into the relationships between hepcidin, anemia, infections and inflammatory cytokines in pediatric refugees: a cross-sectional study.

<h4>Background</h4>Hepcidin, a key regulator of iron homeostasis, is increased in response to inflammation and some infections, but the in vivo role of hepcidin, particularly in children with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is unclear. We investigated the relationships between hepcidin, cyt...

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Main Authors: Sarah Cherian, David A Forbes, Angus G Cook, Frank M Sanfilippo, Erwin H Kemna, Dorine W Swinkels, David P Burgner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0004030
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