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The Significance of Iron Turnover in the Control of Iron Absorption

Year: 1964

Type: article

Abstract: Following acute blood loss, there is a 4- to 5-day lag before any demonstrable change in plasma iron kinetics. Then there is a shortened Fe59 T½ and transient fall in the plasma iron. Associated with this is a decrease in the intestinal content of iron and an increased absorption of iron. We suggest the iron content of the epithelial cell is important in the regulation of its ability to absorb iron. The intestinal iron content is in turn closely controlled by the plasma iron turnover.

Source: Blood

DOI: 10.1182/blood.v24.1.19.19

Authors: LEWIS R. WEINTRAUB, MARCEL E. CONRAD, WILLIAM H. CROSBY, Arthur L. Foy

Institution: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Language: English

Topic: Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2340536342