Different effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and erythropoietin on erythropoiesis

Abstract Background Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the blood that deliver oxygen to the whole body. Erythropoietin (EPO), a positive regulator of erythropoiesis, is currently the major treatment for chronic anemia. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is a multifunctional cy...

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Main Authors: Tzu-Lin Chen, Ya-Wen Chiang, Guan-Ling Lin, Hsin-Hou Chang, Te-Sheng Lien, Min-Hua Sheh, Der-Shan Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-0877-2