What is the primary function of erythroferrone in iron metabolism?

A To increase iron absorption in the gut
B To decrease iron recycling from macrophages
C To regulate hepcidin expression and iron homeostasis ✓
D To enhance erythropoiesis by increasing iron availability

Explanation

Erythroferrone is a hormone produced by erythroblasts that regulates iron metabolism by inhibiting hepcidin expression, thereby increasing iron availability for erythropoiesis.

Source

Recent research articles on iron metabolism
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