Effect of transferrin polymorphism on the metabolism of vitamin C in Zimbabwean adults
Author(s) -
Ishmael Kasvosve,
Joris R. Delanghe,
Zvenyika AR Gomo,
Innocent T. Gangaidzo,
Hlosukwazi Khumalo,
Michel R. Langlois,
Victor Moyo,
Thokozile Saungweme,
Elisha Mvundura,
Johan R. Boelaert,
Victor R. Gordeuk
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/75.2.321
Subject(s) - transferrin , ascorbic acid , medicine , transferrin saturation , vitamin c , vitamin , endocrinology , iron binding proteins , population , ferritin , serum iron , phenotype , biology , iron deficiency , biochemistry , anemia , gene , food science , environmental health
Transferrin is the major iron binding protein in human plasma. In black persons, the transferrin CD phenotype has been associated with alterations in certain markers of iron status.
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