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Researchers have found that use of a novel seven amino acid peptide in conjugation with the chelating agent Desferal significantly increased removal of iron from the serum protein ferritin. Ferritin consists o…
Read guide →New research suggests that synthetic peptides called minihepcidins may potentially treat two serious genetic blood diseases in children and adults. Although those diseases, beta-thalassemia and polycythemia ve…
Read guide →“Overall, our results elucidate the interactions between gut bacteria and related cytokines and reveal the mechanisms underlying the anti-IDA effect of PSCP-Fe,” the team of Chinese researchers wrote. “They wi…
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Read guide →Minihepcidins show potential to treat blood disorders, beta-thalassemia, and polycythemia vera. A new study suggests that synthetic peptides called minihepcidins are able to restore normal red blood cell level…
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