EPO

Description

EPO (Erythropoietin) is a glycoprotein hormone produced primarily by the kidneys, studied extensively for its role in stimulating red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in response to hypoxic signaling.

In laboratory research, EPO is examined for its activity at the erythropoietin receptor (EPOR), expressed on erythroid progenitor cells, supporting research into oxygen transport physiology and haematopoiesis.

Researchers studying EPO also investigate its reported non-haematopoietic signaling roles, including tissue-protective effects observed in some experimental models of neural and cardiovascular tissue, extending its research relevance beyond blood cell production.

As one of the most extensively characterized cytokine hormones, EPO serves as a reference compound in comparative haematology and receptor signaling research.

EPO is supplied strictly for laboratory research into haematopoiesis, oxygen transport physiology, and cytokine receptor signaling.