Serum iron levels in tuberculosis patients and household contacts and its association with natural resistance ‐associated macrophage protein 1 polymorphism and expression

ConclusionComparing the TB case to the household contacts group, decreased serum Fe levels were discovered in the TB case group. This study also shows a correlation ofNRAMP1 gene expression to Fe levels in TB patients and household contacts and describes that TB may lead to decreased Fe levels by downregulatingNRAMP1 expression.

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Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - August 23, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wiendra Waworuntu, Francisca Srioetami Tanoerahardjo, Anwar Mallongi, Ahyar Ahmad, Muhammad Amin, Irawaty Djaharuddin, Agussalim Bukhari, Nur Ahmad Tabri, Burhanuddin Bahar, Najdah Hidayah, Handayani Halik, Muhammad Nasrum Massi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research