Because we've learned about that biology we've been able to make erythropoietin outside the body and use it as a drug.

由于我们已经知道了这种生物学机制,因此我们能体外制造促红细胞生成素,并作为药品应用

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Erythropoietin, commonly called Epo and its function is to treat anemia because it stimulates blood cell production.

促红细胞素生成素,通常简称为EPO,它的作用是刺激红细胞生成,从而能够治疗贫血

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