Microbial induced hepsidin from cDCs can alleviate gastrointestinal disorders
Apr
22
"Bleeding and altered iron distribution occur in multiple gastrointestinal diseases," according to the report. This happens during an imbalance of our iron levels. Microbial induced hepsidin from cDCs apoears to be the key to promoting local iron sequestration, thus triggering mucosal tissue repair in our intestines.
Further information about the study is available here, https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6487/186