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Erythropoietin.

Authors :
Higgins, Rachel R.
Ben-David, Yaacov
Source :
Encyclopedic Reference of Cancer. 2001, p301-303. 3p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

A definition of the term "erythropoietin" is presented. It refers to a small glycoprotein hormone that is essential for the production of red blood cells. It promotes the survival, proliferation and differentiation of erythroid progenitor cells to mature erythrocytes and facilitates hemoglobin synthesis.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DEFINITIONS
*ERYTHROPOIETIN
*COLONY-stimulating factors (Physiology)
*GLYCOPROTEIN hormones
*ERYTHROCYTES

Details

Language :
English
ISBNs :
9783540665274
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Encyclopedic Reference of Cancer
Publication Type :
Book
Accession number :
23677917

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