Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, commonly abbreviated ESA, an agent similar to the cytokine (erythropoetin) that stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoeisis). ESAs, structurally and biologically, are similar to naturally occurring protein erythropoietin.
- Erythropoietin (Epo)
- Epoetin alfa (Procrit/Epogen)
- Epoetin beta (NeoRecormon)
- Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)
- Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera)
[edit] External links
- Jenkins, John K. (2007-06-26). "Congressional Testimony: Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESA)". News & Events. FDA. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Testimony/ucm110908.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
