Abstract:The anemia of chronic disease (ACD) is commonly observed in patients with inflammatory disorders, malignancies, and chronic infections. ACD is characterized by low serum iron concentration and elevated serum ferritin concentration. A number of previous findings suggest that impaired mobilization of iron from the reticuloendotherial system (RES), such as macrophages, and an inhibition of iron absorption from intestine contribute to ACD. However, the precise mechanisms for generating the conditions of ACD have l… Show more
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