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What is the definition or description of: erythropoietin?
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Hormone: Erythropoietin is the hormone that regulates red blood cell production. It also has other known biological functions. For example, erythropoietin plays an important role in the brain's response to neuronal injury. It is also involved in the wound healing process.
Answered 11/30/2013
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