Treatment of renal anemia: Erythropoiesis stimulating agents and beyond
Anemia, complicating the course of chronic kidney disease, is a significant parameter, whether interpreted as subjective impairment or an objective prognostic marker. Renal anemia is predominantly due to relative erythropoietin (EPO) deficiency. EPO inhibits apoptosis of erythrocyte precursors. Stud...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Nephrology
2017-09-01
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Series: | Kidney Research and Clinical Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.2017.36.3.209 |