Hepcidin and Host Defense against Infectious Diseases
Hepcidin and Host Defense against Infectious Diseases
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Hepcidin is the master regulator of iron homeostasis in vertebrates. The synthesis of hepcidin is induced by systemic iron levels and by inflammatory stimuli. While the role of hepcidin in iron regulation is well established, its contribution to host defense is emerging as complex and multifaceted. In this review, we summarize the literature on the...
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Hepcidin and Host Defense against Infectious Diseases
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1720537763
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1720537763
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1004998
