Erfe - clinical significance

• ERFE can predict mortality in patients with CKD and heart failure

• ERFE could be a therapeutic target for iron loading anemias

• ERFE levels may detect the abuse of erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) in the anti-doping field

References

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