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Evaluating before and after effect of oral iron supplementation on serum hepcidin level in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A clinical study

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Sangamesh Gurunath Fulari, Jarupula Sanjeev Naik, M. Deepthi Chandrika, Roopali Patel, Mrinal Satpathy, Jessica Yolanda Jeevitha
ยป doi: 10. 48047/AFJBS.6.7.2024.781-787

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Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic, progressive condition of the oral cavity characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the submucosal tissues. Iron deficiency is a common finding in OSMF patients, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease. Hepcidin, a key regulator of iron homeostasis, has been implicated in various fibrotic conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of oral iron supplementation on serum hepcidin levels in OSMF patients.

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