Genetic studies of abdominal MRI data identify genes regulating hepcidin as major determinants of liver iron concentration.
Wilman HR, Parisinos CA, Atabaki-Pasdar N et al.
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Background & aims: Excess liver iron content is common and is linked to the risk of hepatic and extrahepatic diseases. We aimed to identify genetic variants influencing liver iron content and use genetics to understand its link to other traits and diseases.
8,289 European ancestry individuals
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