The role of vitamin D in regulating the iron-hepcidin-ferroportin axis in monocytes

In conclusion, vitamin D regulates the hepcidin-ferroportin axis in macrophages which may facilitate iron egress. Improvement in vitamin D status in patients with CKD may reduce systemic hepcidin levels and may ameliorate anemia of CKD.
Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research