HFE gene mutation is a risk factor for tissue iron accumulation in hemodialysis patients

Discussion: Serum iron parameters were not adequate to detect iron overload and HFE gene mutation was found to be an important risk factor for iron accumulation.

Source: Hemodialysis International - September 30, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Ercan Turkmen, Tolga Yildirim, Rahmi Yilmaz, Tuncay Hazirolan, Gonca Eldem, Engin Yilmaz, Aysun Aybal Kutlugun, Mahmut Altindal, Bulent Altun Tags: Original Article Source Type: research