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Schematic representation of the mechanisms of blood-induced joint damage in hemophilia. The role of iron (Fe2+) interacting with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), activation of macrophages (Mo/Mφ), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and pro-inflammatory cytokines is highlighted. Adapted with permission from [17]. IL: interleukin; RBC: red blood cell.
