Impact of Inflammation on Ferritin, Hepcidin and the Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major problem in chronic kidney disease (CKD), causing increased mortality. Ferritin stores iron, representing iron status. Hepcidin binds to ferroportin, thereby inhibiting iron absorption/efflux. Inflammation in CKD increases ferritin and hepcidin independent of i...

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Main Authors: Norishi Ueda, Kazuya Takasawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1173