Reza Kowsari

Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Recognition and characterization of Erythropoietin binding-proteins in the brain of mice

Objective(s): Erythropoietin (EPO), is a 34KDa glycoprotein hormone, which belongs to type 1 cytokine superfamily. EPO involves in erythrocyte maturation through inhibition of apoptosis in erythroid cells. Besides its main function, protective effects of EPO in heart and brain tissues have been reported. EPO has a critical role in development, growth, and homeostasis of brain. Furthermore EPO h...