Differential effects of hepcidin on heme and nonheme iron absorption in a rat model of iron overload
Cao C, Thomas C, Insogna K, O'Brien K. Differential effects of hepcidin on heme and nonheme iron absorption in a rat model of iron overload. The FASEB Journal 2013, 27: 634.18-634.18. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.634.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFe overloadMale Sprague-Dawley ratsWeeks of treatmentFe absorptionBi-weekly injectionsNonheme iron absorptionRed cell incorporationSprague-Dawley ratsLiver hepcidinDawley ratsRat modelRats inhibitsIron overloadRodent modelsIron absorptionAlternate daysRegulatory hormonesHepcidin transcriptsHepcidinFpn degradationRatsCell incorporationGreater associationDifferential effectsPorcine RBCs