Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4165150 The Journal of Pediatrics 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
In sick preterm infants, iron status, erythropoiesis, anemia, and inflammation correlated with the mature 25 amino-acid form of hepcidin. Further evaluation of Hep(U) for non-invasive monitoring of iron status in preterm infants appears justified.
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Hepcidin Concentrations in Serum and Urine Correlate with Iron Homeostasis in Preterm Infants
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