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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Hepcidin associated with which molecule?
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Iron Hepcidin is a positive acute phase reactant. Hence during inflammation, liver releases more hepcidin. This inhibits basolateral side transpo of iron along intestine. This results in a hematological picture which mimics iron deficiency anemia. This is the basis of Anemia of Chronic Disease