Answer
Roxadustat reduces hepcidin, an iron-regulating protein increased during inflammation in chronic kidney disease, as part of its coordinated erythropoietic response.
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- Evrenzo (roxadustat) 20, 50, 70, 100 and 150mg film-coated tabletsAstellas Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated
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