Relation Results

Name	HAMP
Full Name	Hepcidin
Synonyms	Liver-expressed antimicrobial peptide 1, LEAP-1, Putative liver tumor regressor, PLTR \| HEPC, LEAP1
Primary ID	P81172
Links	- -
Type	protein
Relations	3
Function	Liver-produced hormone that constitutes the main circulating regulator of iron absorption and distribution across tissues. Acts by promoting endocytosis and degradation of ferroportin, leading to the retention of iron in iron-exporting cells and decreased flow of iron into plasma. Controls the major flows of iron into plasma