Hepcidin and DNA promoter methylation in hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionsThis study highlights a novel role for HAMP down‐regulation through DNA promoter hypermethylation and emphasizes the significance of epigenetics in the regulation of iron metabolism in HCC.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: European Journal of Clinical Investigation - December 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Silvia Udali, Annalisa Castagna, Michela Corbella, Andrea Ruzzenente, Sara Moruzzi, Filippo Mazzi, Tommaso Campagnaro, Domenica De Santis, Antonia Franceschi, Patrizia Pattini, Rossella Gottardo, Oliviero Olivieri, Luigi Perbellini, Alfredo Guglielmi, San Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research