Investigation of the protective effect of erythropoietin on spinal cord injury in rats

This study investigates the potential of erythropoietin (EPO) to protect against spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. It focuses on the role of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-B in this process. The researchers used a rat model of SCI and treated some rats with EPO. They then observed the rats' recovery and measured the levels of PDGF-B in their spinal cords. The results suggest that EPO treatment leads to faster recovery from SCI in rats, and this recovery is associated with increased levels of PDGF-B. This indicates that PDGF-B may play a role in EPO's protective effects.

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  EPO treatment resulted in a more rapid recovery in SCI rats, as evidenced by higher BBB scores.
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  EPO treatment led to less disruption and more neuronal regeneration in the spinal cord compared to the SCI group.
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  PDGF-B expression was significantly increased in the EPO treatment group compared to the SCI group (P<0.01).