EPO
Erythropoietin is a stimulant not a steroid. :)
Erythropoietin is secreted by the kidney to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
Erythropoietin targets cells in the bone marrow called erythroid progenitor cells. These cells differentiate and proliferate in response to erythropoietin, leading to the production of red blood cells.
The production of red blood cells is stimulated by erythropoietin, which is produced in the kidneys.The production of white blood cells is stimulated by mainly colony-stimulating factor, which is produced by endothelial cells and marrow fibroblasts.The production of platelets is stimulated by thrombopoietin, which is produced in the liver and kidneys.
Erythropoietin is a hormone made by the kidneys that stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
Erythropoietin
Sanford B. Krantz has written: 'Erythropoietin and the regulation of Erythropoiesis' -- subject(s): Erythropoiesis, Erythropoietin
Treament of erythropoietin disease
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Procrit
Erythropoietin, a hormone secreted by the kidney, stimulates the production of red blood cells. Almost all of the erythropoietin within the circulation is derived from the kidneys. Hypoxia is one of the main stimuli that induces erythropoietin secretion from the kidneys. In severe kidney disease, a decrease in erythropoietin production results in severe anemia.
Hypoxia