
HFE (gene) - Wikipedia
Human homeostatic iron regulator protein, also known as the HFE protein (High FE2+), is a transmembrane protein that in humans is encoded by the HFE gene. The HFE gene is located …
About Hereditary Hemochromatosis - CDC
Hereditary hemochromatosis is most commonly caused by certain changes in a specific gene, called the HFE gene. If you inherit two of these genetic changes (mutations), one from each …
What is hFE of a Transistor? - Learning about Electronics
h FE of a transistor is the current gain or amplification factor of a transistor. h FE (which is also referred to as β) is the factor by which the base current is amplified to produce the amplified …
Hereditary haemochromatosis - Wikipedia
Hereditary haemochromatosis type 1 (HFE-related haemochromatosis) [3] is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive intestinal absorption of dietary iron, resulting in a pathological …
Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Rapid Evidence Review | AAFP
Hereditary hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that disrupts iron homeostasis, resulting in systemic iron overload. It is the most common inherited disorder...
Hemochromatosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 9, 2025 · Hemochromatosis (he-moe-kroe-muh-TOE-sis) is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron from food. Excess iron is stored in the organs, especially the liver, …
HFE gene - MedlinePlus
The HFE gene provides instructions for producing a protein that is located on the surface of cells, primarily liver and intestinal cells. The HFE protein is also found on some immune system …
511345: Hereditary Hemochromatosis, DNA Analysis | Labcorp
Hereditary hemochromatosis (HFE related) is an autosomal recessive iron storage disorder. Patients may have a genetic diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis and never show clinical …
Hemochromatosis gene: Definition, signs, and is it hereditary?
Jan 26, 2022 · The hemochromatosis gene, known as HFE, helps regulate the body’s absorption of iron. Some people can inherit a mutation to this gene that causes their bodies to absorb too …
Type 1 Hereditary Hemochromatosis & HFE Gene | Hemochromatosis …
What is the HFE Gene? The naming of the hemochromatosis gene “HFE” stands for “High Iron.” Fe is iron’s chemical symbol, so when you put the H with the FE… you get the HFE gene. The …