Progression of anemia and its relationship with renal function, blood pressure, and erythropoietin in rats with chronic kidney disease

ConclusionsMarked anemia in the LPK CKD rodent model in the presence of elevated EPO suggests inefficient erythropoiesis that is correlated with plasma urea concentration and blood pressure.

Source: Veterinary Clinical Pathology - August 20, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jacqueline K. Phillips, Rochelle Boyd, Mark B. Krockenberger, Gaetan Burgio Tags: Original Research Source Type: research