Transplantation: Pro-tolerogenic properties of erythropoietin
Nature Reviews Nephrology 13, 320 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nrneph.2017.46
Author: Ellen F. Carney
Erythropoietin (EPO) has immunomodulatory effects that promote tolerance to kidney allografts, say researchers. EPO is predominantly produced by renal pericapillary fibroblasts and is required for the differentiation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, but also has non-erythropoietic effects. In particular, reports that EPO
Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ellen F. Carney Tags: Research Highlight Source Type: research
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