The effects of a single dialysis session on serum hepcidin levels

Abstract

Hepcidin plays an important role in regulating iron metabolism. Elevated levels of hepcidin in renal failure contribute to the development of anemia. We aimed to evaluate the association between hepcidin and inflammation in hemodialysis patients and how dialysis affects hepcidin levels.

Keywords

• anemia
• ferritin
• hemodialysis
• hepcidin
• iron deficiency