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Hemoglobin
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Original Articles

Evaluation of Erythroferrone, Hepcidin, and Iron Overload Status in Iraqi Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia Major Patients

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Pages 272-277 | Received 10 May 2020, Accepted 23 Jun 2020, Published online: 27 Jul 2020

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