Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5658201 Gastroenterology 2016 62 Pages PDF
Abstract
In mice, we found that LPS-induced inflammation increases blood levels of MIR122, which reduces expression of Epo in the kidney; this is a mechanism of inflammation-induced anemia. Strategies to block MIR122 in patients with inflammation could reduce the development or progression of anemia.
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