Hepatic iron overload in birds: analytical and morphological studies.
Hepatic iron content was determined in post mortem specimens from a wide range of avian species collected over a 12-month period. The majority (> 90%) of these specimens (n = 40) showed high iron content (up to 12 mg Fe/g tissue). The highest concentrations were associated with fibrosis and regenerative nodules. Dietary analysis indicated that the iron intake was not excessive, suggesting that iron-loading was due to enhanced intestinal absorption.
Ward
R J
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Division of Clinical Cell Biology, Clinical Research Centre, Middlesex, England.
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T C
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Henderson
G M
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Kirkwood
J R
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Peters
T J
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