Preferred Name |
Erythropoietin |
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Synonyms |
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Definitions |
Erythropoietin (193 aa, ~21 kDa) is encoded by the human EPO gene. This protein plays a role in both erythropoiesis and the maintenance of red blood cell volume. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C20429 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
A substance that is naturally produced by the kidneys, and that stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells. When erythropoietin is made in the laboratory, it is called epoetin alfa or epoetin beta. |
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code |
C20429 |
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Contributing_Source |
CTRP PCDC |
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definition |
Erythropoietin (193 aa, ~21 kDa) is encoded by the human EPO gene. This protein plays a role in both erythropoiesis and the maintenance of red blood cell volume. |
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Display_Name |
Erythropoietin |
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in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C186341 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C116977 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C186329 |
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label |
Erythropoietin |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Erythropoietin |
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OMIM_Number |
133170 |
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Preferred_Name |
Erythropoietin |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C20429 |
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prefLabel |
Erythropoietin |
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Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein Hormone |
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Swiss_Prot |
P01588 |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0014822 |
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subClassOf |