Fig. 3. Changes in iron absorption in an inflamed intestine because of parasites and adverse outcomes for the body. The figure presents a hypothetical mechanism that explains the influence of iron-fortified foods on the immune response based on the work of Ganz (2006) and Cronin et al. (2019). DMT-1, divalent metal transporter 1; IL-6, interleukin-6; ROS, reactive oxygen species; TCD8, CD8 T lymphocyte.

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