colony-forming unit-erythroid

Colony-forming unit-erythroid (CFU-erythroid) is a specific type of stem cell in the bone marrow that develops into red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. It is part of the process by which the body produces new red blood cells. When blood needs more oxygen-carrying capacity, the CFU-erythroid cells multiply and mature into red blood cells. These cells are essential for maintaining healthy blood and ensuring tissues receive enough oxygen to function properly. Researchers often study CFU-erythroid to understand and treat blood disorders like anemia.