| Literature DB >> 35001654 |
Francisco C Villafuerte1, Tatum S Simonson2, Daniela Bermudez1, Fabiola León-Velarde1.
Abstract
Erythrocytosis, or increased production of red blood cells, is one of the most well-documented physiological traits that varies within and among in high-altitude populations. Although a modest increase in blood O2-carrying capacity may be beneficial for life in highland environments, erythrocytosis can also become excessive and lead to maladaptive syndromes such as chronic mountain sickness (CMS).Entities:
Keywords: chronic hypoxia; chronic mountain sickness; excessive erythrocytosis; high-altitude erythrocytosis
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Year: 2022 PMID: 35001654 PMCID: PMC9191173 DOI: 10.1152/physiol.00029.2021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Physiology (Bethesda) ISSN: 1548-9221