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3 . 2018

Efficiency of recombinant human erythropoietin in extremely and very low birth weight infants

Abstract

The review is based on Literature data and the results of our own research, is about history of study and science use of recombinant human erythropoietin (rh-EPO), its biological effect and effectiveness for the prevention and treatment of anemia of prematurity, and its neuroprotective properties in extremely and very low birth weight infants. In the long term, rh-EPO could improve cognitive function in preterm infants, accelerate recovery of neurological functions, improve motor and Language abilities in children with very Low birth weight. The data indicate that further researches of the biological effect of rh-EPO could significantly expand the range of its application.

Keywords: recombinant human erythropoietin, anemia of prematurity

Neonatology: News, Opinions, Training. 2018; 6 (3): 41-53. doi: 10.24411/2308-2402-2018-13001.

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Degtyarev Dmitriy Nikolaevich
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Deputy Director for Scientific Research of the V.I. Kulakov Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology National Medical Research Center of Ministry of Healthсаre of the Russian Federation, Head of the Chair of Neonatology at the Clinical Institute of Children's Health named after N.F. Filatov, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Chairman of the Ethics Committee of the Russian Society of Neonatologists, Moscow, Russian Federation

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