erythropoietin receptor (EPOR)

The erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) is a protein found on the surface of certain cells in your body, mainly in the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. It acts like a switch that activates when it binds to erythropoietin, a hormone that signals the need for more red blood cells. When EPOR is activated, it stimulates the production and maturation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body. This process helps maintain healthy oxygen levels and overall blood health.