A novel mutation in the CUB sequence of matriptase-2 (TMPRSS6) is implicated in iron-resistant iron deficiency anaemia (IRIDA).

Authors :: Jaspers A
Caers J
Le Gac G
Ferec C
Beguin Y
Fillet G
Source :: British journal of haematology [Br J Haematol] 2013 Feb; Vol. 160 (4), pp. 564-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Dec 06.
Publication Year :: 2013

Subjects :: Female
Humans
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency genetics
Heterozygote
Membrane Proteins genetics
Mutation genetics
Serine Endopeptidases genetics

Full Text Access

Tools