HepaticPre-clinical
Hepcidin-25
Hepcidin-25
25 Amino Acids · MW: 2788.1 Da
Amino Acids
25
Molecular Weight
2788.1 Da
Half-life
short|minutes to hours
Research Score
4.0
Studies
74
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Hepcidin-25?
A 25-amino-acid iron-regulatory peptide produced primarily by the liver. By lowering pathological iron loading, it may protect against iron-driven hepatic injury and fibrosis.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
iron-homeostasis
anti-oxidative injury
liver protection
Research Summary
Hepcidin replacement is being explored for disorders of iron overload and may indirectly protect the liver from iron-mediated oxidative damage. It remains investigational for hepatic disease.