Erythropoiesis is a complex multistep process encompassing the differentiation of hemopoietic stem cells to mature erythrocytes. The steps involved in this complex differentiation process are numerous ...

THE anemia of renal insufficiency is associated with both increased red-cell destruction and impaired erythropoietic response to anemia. Variations in the relative importance of these 2 mechanisms and ...

Extramedullary hematopoiesis occurring in the myocardium has previously only been reported in a single case of a neonate with cyanotic congenital heart disease. Herein we report the incidental ...

Two hundred-billion red blood cells are renewed in our body every single day. These erythrocytes (also known as red blood cells) are generated from bi-potent megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cells ...

Background: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents are used to treat anemia in patients with cancer. However, their safety and effectiveness is controversial. We did a systematic review of the clinical ...

THE administration of androgenic hormones to women with advanced breast cancer has been associated with an unusual alteration in erythropoietic activity. 1–10 This has consisted of increases in ...