Effect of hepatitis C virus infection on erythropoiesis in patients on hemodialysis

Chadi Saifan, Elie El-Charabaty, Morton Kleiner, Suzanne El-SayeghDepartment of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, USABackground: Erythropoietin is a hormone that regulates erythropoiesis and is mainly produced by the kidneys. Several animal studi...

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Main Authors: Saifan C, El-Charabaty E, Kleiner M, El-Sayegh S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-06-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/effect-of-hepatitis-c-virus-infection-on-erythropoiesis-in-patients-on-a13494