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erythropoiesis

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e·ryth·ro·poi·e·sis  (-rthr-poi-ss)
n.
The formation or production of red blood cells.
e·rythro·poi·etic (-tk) adj.
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Noun1.erythropoiesis - the process of producing red blood cells by the stem cells in the bone marrow
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms


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The investigators suggested that sodium nitrite may itself traverse the placenta, inducing methemoglobinemia in the fetus that could stimulate erythropoiesis in the hepatic cells (Globus and Samuel 1978).
A review of nitrates in drinking water: maternal exposure and adverse ... by Moll, Deborah M. / Environmental Health Perspectives
Among the most promising prospects are CERA (Continuous Erythropoiesis Receptor Activator) for anemia, Bondronat for osteoporosis, the still-unnamed R450 for stress urinary incontinence (most common in women) and MRA for rheumatoid arthritis.
Revving up the pipeline: Swiss-based Roche Holding is betting heavily ... by Hawthorne, Fran / Chief Executive (U.S.)
Roche is in the process of developing CERA - Continuous Erythropoiesis Receptor Activator.
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