It was found that genes related to lipid metabolism were activated shortly after anemia onset, particularly enhancing the function of the very low-density lipoprotein receptor (VLDL receptor ...

However, ferritin is influenced by factors other than iron stores, which is less the case for other biomarkers of iron metabolism. We investigated associations of ferritin, transferrin saturation ...

A new study published in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth has found that variations in serum ferritin levels across ...

The frequency of iron-deficiency anemia is related to certain basic aspects of iron metabolism and nutrition. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is esspecially often present in children with congenital ...

Iron Stores are Associated With Insulin Sensitivity, Insulin Secretion, and Type 2 Diabetes Some comments on the specifity of serum ferritin as an indicatorof iron stores seem necessary.