Erythropoietin and the use of a transgenic model of erythropoietin-deficient mice
Despite its well-known role in red blood cell production, it is now accepted that erythropoietin (Epo) has other physiological functions. Epo and its receptors are expressed in many tissues, such as the brain and heart. The presence of Epo/Epo receptors in these organs suggests other roles than thos...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5085313/ |