The effects of free radicals on cobalamin and iron.
The aim of this communication is to show the means by which free radicals could deleteriously alter the metabolism of cobalamin (vitamin B12) and iron in their attempt to protect the body against neoplasia or inflammation and in doing so, create the anaemia of chronic disease.
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Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
D000749:Anemia, Megaloblastic / Q000139:chemically induced; D005609:Free Radicals; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism*; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000378:metabolism*
D005609:Free Radicals; D007501:Iron; D009609:Nitrous Oxide; D014805:Vitamin B 12