赤血球生成促進因子
Meanings
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erythropoietin; EPO
rare termbiochemistry
A rare, formal biochemical term for the hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. In modern medical and scientific contexts, the loanword エリスロポエチン or the abbreviation EPO is overwhelmingly preferred.
See also: エリスロポエチン
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced in the kidneys.
This paper discusses the gene expression of erythropoietin.