Which of the following colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) is given to ESRD patients to help with their chronic anemia?
A)
Erythropoietin (EPO)
B)
Thrombopoietin (TPO)
C)
Neupogen
D)
Interleukin
Ans:
A
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The CSFs that act on committed progenitor cells include erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates RBC production. TPO stimulates platelets. Neupogen is for white blood cell production. Interleukin is a cytokine utilized as an immune response agent.
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