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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Main Authors: Stephana Carelli, Giovanni Marfia, Anna Maria Di Giulio, Giorgio Ghilardi, Alfredo Gorio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Neurology Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/453179