eritropoeesi
Eritropoesi is the process by which red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, are produced. This vital physiological function occurs primarily in the bone marrow of adults. The process begins with pluripotent stem cells, which differentiate into various hematopoietic progenitor cells. These progenitor cells then mature through several stages, including the proerythroblast, basophilic erythroblast, polychromatophilic erythroblast, orthochromatophilic erythroblast, and reticulocyte, before finally becoming a mature erythrocyte.
Eritropoesi is tightly regulated by the hormone erythropoietin (EPO). EPO is mainly produced by the kidneys
Other factors also influence eritropoeesi, including iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid, which are essential nutrients