The Antioxidant Effect of Erythropoietin on Thalassemic Blood Cells
Because of its stimulating effect on RBC production, erythropoietin (Epo) is used to treat anemia, for example, in patients on dialysis or on chemotherapy. In β-thalassemia, where Epo levels are low relative to the degree of anemia, Epo treatment improves the anemia state. Since RBC and platelets of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Anemia |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/978710 |
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