Hepcidin and Iron Homeostasis during Pregnancy
Hepcidin is the master regulator of systemic iron bioavailability in humans. This review examines primary research articles that assessed hepcidin during pregnancy and postpartum and report its relationship to maternal and infant iron status and birth outcomes; areas for future research are also di...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/8/3062 |