Endocrine Abstracts

Erythropoietin (EPO) is an oxygen-regulated hormone promoting the differentiation of erythroid progenitor cells. Apart from hypoxia, few data is available about EPO release by secretagogues including hormones. This retrospective study evaluated serum EPO concentrations in serum leftovers from subjects routinely investigated with various endocrine disorders displaying: peripheral hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, acromegaly, endogenous Cushing’s syndrome or non secreting ...