Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4333785 Brain Research Reviews 2008 12 Pages PDF
Abstract

Besides its established function in erythropoiesis, erythropoietin (EPO) is currently also appreciated for its neuroprotective effects. The detrimental sequelae of prolonged cerebral hypoxia and ischemia have been shown to attenuate by EPO treatment. After binding to the EPO receptor, EPO is capable of initiating a cascade of events which –via different pathways–may lead to neuroprotection. The circumstances that determine which specific signalling route(s) are activated by EPO are largely unknown. We aim to provide the reader with a timely overview on the use of EPO in models of stroke and hypoxia–ischemia and to discuss the molecular events that underlie its neuroprotection.

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