Abstract:Previous studies suggested that erythropoietin (EPO) may protect against severe COVID‐19‐induced injuries, ultimately preventing mortality. This hypothesis is based on the fact that, in addition to promoting the increase in red blood cells, EPO is an anti‐inflammatory, anti‐apoptotic and protective factor in several non‐erythropoietic tissues. Furthermore, EPO promotes nitric oxide production in the hypoxic lung and stimulates ventilation by interacting with the respiratory centers of the brainstem. Given that… Show more
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