Haurani FI. The effects of free radicals on cobalamin and iron.
FREE RADICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS 1989;
7:241-3. [PMID:
2583547 DOI:
10.3109/10715768909087948]
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Abstract
The aim of this communication is to show the means by which free radicals could deleteriously alter the metabolism of cobalamin (vitamin B12) and iron in their attempt to protect the body against neoplasia or inflammation and in doing so, create the anaemia of chronic disease.
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