Recombinant human erythropoietin prevents motor neuron apoptosis in a rat model of cervical sub-acute spinal cord compression

▶ Established an experimental CSSCC model in rats. ▶ The rhEPO effection in the 28 day period. ▶ Given rhEPO at 7 days after surgery. ▶ One time low/high dose of rhEPO treatment.