| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9162289 | Chest | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Anemic COPD patients show high erythropoietin levels, which may indicate presence of erythropoietin resistance. The latter may be mediated through inflammatory mechanisms, which is typical for anemia of chronic illness
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Authors
Matthias MD, PhD, Soeren MD, Wolfram MD, Darlington D MD, Christian MD, PhD, Stefan D MD, PhD,