Erythropoietin: Recent Developments in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury
Erythropoietin (EPO), originally identified for its critical function in regulating production and survival of erythrocytes, is a member of the type 1 cytokine superfamily. Recent studies have shown that EPO has cytoprotective effects in a wide variety of cells and tissues. Here is presented the ana...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Neurology Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/453179 |