Iron beware: a common HFE gene polymorphism may prevent the accurate molecular diagnosis of homozygous hemochromatosis in low-risk, but not high-risk groups.
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Dept of Pathology, Oregon Health Sciences University Portland, OR, USA.
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C103673:HFE protein, human; D006680:HLA Antigens; D000071020:Hemochromatosis Protein; D015395:Histocompatibility Antigens Class I; D008565:Membrane Proteins