Ro 50-3821

Definition / meaning of Ro 50-3821

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of anemia in patients who are receiving chemotherapy. It is a form of erythropoietin (a substance produced in the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells) that has been changed in the laboratory. Also called methoxypolyethylene glycol epoetin beta.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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