Hepcidin, Ferroportin and Hephaestin Levels in Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Are they Key Mediators of Anemia or Inflammation?
1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Anemia represents a significant problem in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and diagnosis may be challenging due to inflammation. Hepcidin, ferroportin and hephaestin are novel Iron Regulatory Proteins (IRPs) involved in iron metabolism. This study aimed to identify the interactions of these proteins in IBD patients, guiding safe iron supplementation and effective …