<prompt> Hepcidin associated with which molecule?IronCopperSeleniumFlurine  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Iron Hepcidin is a positive acute phase reactant. Hence during inflammation, liver releases more hepcidin. This inhibits basolateral side transpo of iron along intestine. This results in a hematological picture which mimics iron deficiency anemia. This is the basis of Anemia of Chronic Disease 