CFU-E assays

CFU-E assays, or colony-forming unit-erythroid assays, are laboratory tests used to study how blood cells that form red blood cells (erythrocytes) grow and develop. In this assay, bone marrow or blood samples are cultured in a controlled environment to see how many colonies of erythroid cells can form from stem cells. This helps researchers understand how well the body produces red blood cells, which are crucial for transporting oxygen. CFU-E assays are important for studying diseases affecting blood cell production and evaluating treatments that influence blood cell health.