Patients with serum ferritin levels higher than 1000 μg/L show a 91% increased risk for any fracture, with a doubled risk for vertebral and humerus fractures compared with those without iron overload.

Saturation of TfR1 leads to the dissociation of Hfe and the binding of the alter to the TfR2, which in turn influences the binding of BMP6 to its receptors on the membrane. Increased liver iron ...

BMP, bone morphogenetic protein; BMPR, bone morphogenetic protein receptor; HAMP, hepcidin; HFE, hereditary hemochromatosis protein; HJV, hemojuvelin; Holo-Tf, holo ...

This perspective argues that Parkinson’s disease may involve functional iron deficiency, where bioavailable iron is limited despite normal or elevated total iron in the brain. The authors propose that ...

Iron is one of the most essential minerals for your body however, did you know it can trigger Parkinson’s disease if not ...

Transmembrane serine protease 6 (TMPRSS6) is a negative regulator of hepcidin, which is the main iron homeostasis-regulating hormone. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recently presented preclinical ...

Ferritin is a critical protein that serves as the primary storage form of iron in the body. This protein is fundamental for managing iron levels, which are essential for numerous physiological ...

Explore the critical role of iron in nutrition and its impact on health, growth, and development in populations.

Iron overload is prevalent among adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, held from Dec. 6 to 9 in Orlando, ...

Iron is essential for oxygen transport and energy metabolism, yet both deficiency and excess are linked to cardiovascular ...