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Erythropoietin
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A substance that is naturally produced by the kidneys, and that stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells. When erythropoietin is made in the laboratory, it is called epoetin alfa or epoetin beta. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Human erythropoietin is an acidic glycoprotein hormone with a molecular mass of 34 kD. As the prime regulator of red cell production, its major functions are to promote erythroid differentiation and to initiate hemoglobin synthesis.[supplied by OMIM] (NCI Thesaurus/LocusLink)
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