Role of erythropoietin receptors and ligands in critical limb ischaemia
Failure of surgical or endo-vascular treatment in critical limb ischemia (CLI) often leads to amputation of leg. Erythropoietin (EPO) has tissue-protective properties, which can be utilized for managing CLI. However EPO also causes haemopoiesis that precludes its use in CLI. Non-haematopoietic EPO d...
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University College London (University of London)
2011
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.565534 |