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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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The procedure of living kidney donation.

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Kidney failure results in the failed production of erythropoietin, a hormone which is responsible for stimulating the production of RBC from the bone marrow. Erythropoietin is released by kidneys. The failure in the production of erythropoietin leads to anemia and the patient feels shortening of breath. Fortunately, EPO production is possible through genetic engineering. A living kidney responds according to the altered needs of the body, producing EPO in proper amount at appropriate times. Kidney donation is a very good way to save an individual life’s.

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