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Iron deficiency and iron-related disorders are common health issues worldwide, affecting a significant proportion of the population. Diagnosis and management of these disorders rely heavily on using various iron-related biomarkers that can provide valuable clinical information.
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This review article provides an overview of the most commonly used iron-related biomarkers, including serum ferritin, transferrin saturation, soluble transferrin receptor, zinc protoporphyrin, and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin. Other emerging biomarkers, such as hepcidin and retinol-binding protein 4, are also discussed.
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This page is a summary of: Iron-related Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Management of Iron
Disorders, Current Medicinal Chemistry, August 2024, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/0109298673263003231228060800.
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