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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Main Authors: Patrick Biggar, Gheun-Ho Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2017-09-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.2017.36.3.209