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What is synthetic peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent?
Pronunciation: /sɪnˈθɛtɪk ˈpɛpˌtaɪd beɪst erythropoiesis* ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ ˈeɪʤənt/
synthetic peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent
Definition
A synthetic, non-recombinant, pegylated, peptidic erythropoiesis stimulating agent. Synthetic peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent binds to and activates the erythropoietin (EPO) receptor on erythroid progenitor cells, thereby inducing their proliferation and differentiation into mature erythrocytes.