Neuroprotective effect of erythropoietin against pressure ulcer in a mouse model of small fiber neuropathy.

An increased risk of skin pressure ulcers (PUs) is common in patients with sensory neuropathies, including those caused by diabetes mellitus. Recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) has been shown to protect the skin against PUs developed in animal models of long-term diabetes. The aim of this work...

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Main Authors: Aurore Danigo, Laurent Magy, Laurence Richard, Alexis Desmoulière, Sylvie Bourthoumieu, Benoît Funalot, Claire Demiot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4244151?pdf=render