USE OF VALPROIC ACID OR THE DERIVATIVES THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT OF HEPCIDIN ABNORMALITIES AND THE CONSEQUENCES THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to the use of valproic acid, or one of the derivatives thereof, for correcting hepcidin abnormalities and the effects thereof, either those that lead to an iron overload or those that are associated with hepcidin deficiency and persist following iron depletion, including hemochromatosis rheumatism for which there is currently no specific treatment.