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erythropoietin [ə‚rith·rə′pȯi·ət·ən] (biochemistry) A hormone, thought to be produced by the kidneys, that regulates erythropoiesis, at least in higher vertebrates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But one early result suggests that injections of the hormone erythropoietin may relieve anemia's consequences in relatively healthy elderly people. FG-2216 and FG-4592 have a property to increase the production of endogenous erythropoietin (EPO), a kind of hemopoietic factors. While Aranesp is longer lasting and approved for more uses than Epogen, competition from a more competitively priced Cera, or, worse, a cheaper generic erythropoietin, could have an impact on its sales, McCamant said. |
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