Publications by authors named "Natalia Menezes Silva"
Article Synopsis
- Fe-deficiency anaemia is a significant health issue for children under 5, and the matriptase-2 gene may influence iron levels and anaemia in different populations.
- This study analyzed 163 Brazilian children aged 6-42 months to explore the connection between the rs855791 SNP and indicators of iron deficiency and anaemia.
- Findings revealed that the T allele of rs855791 was linked to a higher risk of anaemia (4.49 times) and iron deficiency, with increasing doses contributing to lower blood cell volume and hemoglobin levels.
