Erythropoietin production by interstitial cells of hypoxic monkey kidneys

@article{Fisher1996ErythropoietinPB,
  title={Erythropoietin production by interstitial cells of hypoxic monkey kidneys},
  author={James W. Fisher and Stephen T. Koury and Thomas Ducey and Sandra Mendel},
  journal={British Journal of Haematology},
  year={1996},
  volume={95}
}
Previous studies which demonstrated that interstitial cells of the peritubular capillary bed of the kidneys are the site of erythropoietin (Epo) production have been performed in non‐primate species. In this study, kidneys from adult rhesus monkeys exposed to 18 h hypoxia (0.42 atm) with high serum (5685 mU/ml) and kidney (814 mU/g, includes serum EPO in the kidney) levels of Epo were compared with a kidney from a nonhypoxic normal rhesus monkey. Localization of Epo mRNA by in situ… 
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Findings support some earlier findings that epo gene expression in response to cobalt salt stimulation of rat kidney occurs in transporting tubular epithelial cells.

Erythropoietin: Physiologic and Pharmacologic Aspects

  • J. Fisher
  • Medicine, Biology
    Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
  • 1997
It has been postulated that Epo decreases the rate which Epo-dependent progenitor cells undergo programed cell death (apoptosis), and there are two major signal transduction pathways activated by the Epo receptor: the JAK2-STAT5 pathway and the ras pathway.

Erythropoietin: Multiple Physiological Functions and Regulation of Biosynthesis

Novel functions ofEpo at these local sites and tissue-specific regulation of Epo production including a newly found potent regulator (estrogen) have been proposed, which rationalizes the specific functions of EpO produced by individual tissues.

Developmental regulation of erythropoietin and erythropoiesis.

Until recently, the major site of erythropoietin (Epo) production in the fetus was thought to be the liver, but studies have shown now that the Epo gene is expressed strongly in the fetal kidney, even in the temporary mesonephros.

Developmental regulation of erythropoietin and erythropoiesis.

Until recently, the major site of erythropoietin (Epo) production in the fetus was thought to be the liver, but studies have shown now that the Epo gene is expressed strongly in the fetal kidney, even in the temporary mesonephros.

A Review on Erythropietin in Pregnancy

Changes in circulatory system during pregnancy affect renal function, due to physiological increase in blood volume, and because erythropoietin is of renal origin, EPO concentration has been proved to increase 2-4-folds in the course of pregnancy and plateau is achieved after 20 weeks during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Erythropoietin: Physiology and Pharmacology Update 2

  • J. Fisher
  • Biology, Medicine
    Experimental biology and medicine
  • 2003
A novel erythropolesis-stimulating factor (NESP, darbepoetin) has been synthesized and when compared with rHu EPO, NESP has a higher carbohydrate content, a longer plasma half-life, the amino acid sequence differs from that of native human EPO at five positions, and has been reported to maintain hemoglobin levels just as effectively in patients with chronic renal failure as rHuEPO at less frequent dosing.

High glucose stimulates the expression of erythropoietin in rat glomerular epithelial cells

It is concluded that high glucose stimulates erythropoietin production and erythrooietsin receptor phosphorylation in rat glomerular epithelial cells.

Cadmium and cisplatin damage erythropoietin-producing proximal renal tubular cells

Data indicate that Cd and cisplatin would induce anemia through the direct injury of the proximal renal tubular cells that are responsible for Epo production.

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