The Relationship Between Ghrelin and Iron Metabolism In Beta Thalassemia Major Patients
Our study showed that there is a positive correlation between ghrelin and ferritin levels. Elevated ghrelin levels in patients with β-TM may play an important role in regulating impaired iron metabolism. Molecular level studies are needed to determine synthesis pathways.
Authors
- Sevcan Uğur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5617-629X)
- Mesut Göçer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0346-7154)
- Nihan Cansel SARKAYA
- Ayşegül Uğur Kurtoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6033-4139)
Institutions
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Antalya IVF (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Medical Science
- Published
- 2024-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5114/aoms/184702
- Primary Topic
- Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00