Erythropoietin (EPO), also referred to as hematopoietin or hemopoietin, is a glycoprotein that is responsible for the production of erythrocytes in the body. In the fetal stage, this protein is produced in the liver. However, in adulthood it is produced in the kidneys. During anemic conditions, the body produces an excess of erythropoietin to...
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