What is the Histological Appearance of Erythropoietin-Producing Cells?
Under the microscope, the EPO-producing cells in the kidneys are not easily distinguishable from other renal interstitial cells. However, they can be localized using specific immunohistochemical staining techniques that target the EPO protein or associated transcription factors such as Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 (HIF-1).
