Tag: Recombinant protein

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What Kind of Drug is Erythropoietin?: Understanding Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents

Oct 11, 2025 •

3 min read

The body’s kidneys naturally produce the hormone erythropoietin to regulate red blood cell production. A synthetic, man-made version of this hormone is used therapeutically as a drug, specifically an Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA), to treat different types of anemia.

How Does Kogenate Work? A Deep Dive into Recombinant Factor VIII for Hemophilia A

Oct 6, 2025 •

3 min read

Hemophilia A is a genetic bleeding disorder that affects approximately 1 in 5,000 male births and is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII. The medication **Kogenate**, a brand of recombinant Factor VIII, works by temporarily replacing this missing protein, restoring the blood's ability to clot effectively and enabling the control and prevention of bleeds.