Talk:Haptoglobin

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huge edit here guys, spelling still needed. Source is labtestsonline.com, will add source later. HolyMongoose 16:45, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

It is wrong to consider that haptoglobin binds to free iron. In fact, haptoglobin has no relation with iron, it is transferrin the protein that binds iron and transports it in the blood. Haptoglobin binds to '''hemoglobin with a high affinity. The complex haptoglobin-hemoglobin is cleared''' rapidly from the plasma by the liver

Casual research suggests that haptoglobulin refers to either an antibody against Hp or an antigen on the HP molecule to which an antibody would bind. It would be accurate to describe the assay to measure Hp levels as either a "haptoglobin assay" in that it measures Hp levels or a "haptoglobulin assay" because haptoglobulin is the reagent used. I adjusted all references to the blood protein itself to "haptoglobin" rather than "haptoglobulin".NScrutable (talk) 02:59, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Low hemoglobin, normal reticulocyte
The case of low hemoglobin with normal reticulocyte levels isn't addressed in the interpretation section. Is this because it never occurs? If so, perhaps that should be noted. Samuel Webster (talk) 14:37, 27 June 2015 (UTC)

Adipose tissue and role in obesity/inflammation
10.1210/er.2016-1009 Endocrine Rev JFW &#124; T@lk  12:38, 26 June 2016 (UTC)

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