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Cancer tissues were in general negative. Several breast and prostate cancers were weakly stained.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
EPO (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
EP
Description
Erythropoietin (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene is a member of the EPO/TPO family and encodes a secreted, glycosylated cytokine composed of four alpha helical bundles. The protein is found in the plasma and regulates red cell production by promoting erythroid differentiation and initiating hemoglobin synthesis. This protein also has neuroprotective activity against a variety of potential brain injuries and antiapoptotic functions in several tissue types. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]