Serum iron parameters in Irp2−/−versus wild-type mice
. | +/+, n = 14 . | −/−, n = 15 . |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Fe, μg/dL | 212 ± 18 | 212 ± 14 |
| TIBC, μg/dL | 416 ± 20 | 412 ± 20 |
| Tf saturation, % | 50.6 ± 3.0 | 51.3 ± 1.9 |
. | +/+, n = 14 . | −/−, n = 15 . |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Fe, μg/dL | 212 ± 18 | 212 ± 14 |
| TIBC, μg/dL | 416 ± 20 | 412 ± 20 |
| Tf saturation, % | 50.6 ± 3.0 | 51.3 ± 1.9 |
Results were obtained from 8- to 10-week-old mice and are presented as means ± standard error. TIBC (total iron binding capacity) = serum Fe + UIBC (unbound iron binding capacity). Tf saturation = (serum Fe/TIBC) × 100. The sample size (n) is indicated.