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Serum complement (CH50) and C3 were assayed in iron deficient anemic subjects. The results showed that their levels were low compared to normal controls. Adding iron in vitro to serum and activating the complement components, in order to explain the above observation, had no effect.
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The authors thank Dr P.G. Tulpule for his interest in this work and Mr P. Narsing Rao for technical help.
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Jagadeesan, V., Reddy, V. Complement system in iron deficiency anemia. Experientia 39, 146 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01958865
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