👉 Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced by the bone marrow that stimulates red blood cell production. It plays a crucial role in the body's response to iron deficiency, as it helps regulate the amount of iron and oxygen available for use by red blood cells. EPO has been used as an anti-angiogenic therapy in several clinical trials for treating cancer and other diseases, although its mechanism is not fully understood.
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