Inflammation can increase hepcidin in HFE-hereditary hemochromatosis

W. Moris, P.L.M. Verhaegh, A.A.M. Masclee, D.W. Swinkels, C.M. Laarakkers, G.H. Koek, C.T.B.M. van Deursen*

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Abstract

We present a p.C282Y homozygous patient with high hepcidin levels and normal iron parameters during systemic inflammation. This suggests that in the absence of a proper functioning HFE, resulting in blockage of the BMP/SMAD pathway, the innate low hepcidin concentration can he upregulated by inflammation, probably via the JAK/STAT3 pathway.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere04114
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Case Reports
Volume9
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2021

Keywords

  • hemochromatosis
  • hepcidin
  • inflammation
  • iron overload
  • IRON
  • EXPRESSION
  • PATHWAY

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