Duodenal Lamina Propria Transferrin—A New Player in the Mucosal Block of Dietary Iron Absorption?
Iron is an essential trace element, and its homeostasis is subjected to strict regulatory mechanisms. Hepcidin, a liver synthesized antimicrobial peptide, is the master regulator of systemic iron homeostasis. It is the crucial player in mucosal block theory of iron absorption, as it binds and degrad...
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ijmb.in/doi/IJMB/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10054-0262 |
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