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Promoter polymorphism of the erythropoietin gene in severe diabetic eye and kidney complications

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Hat tip to Red Badger for the PhysOrg.com article.

erythropoietin a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the kidney in the adult and by the liver in the fetus, which acts on stem cells of the bone marrow to stimulate red blood cell production (erythropoiesis).

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Did I read that correctly? EPO is used to treat anemia in diabetics, and causes further kidney damage that increases anemia?