Hepcidin: a new tool in the management of anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease?

Abstract
The introduction of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA), such as recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) has allowed effective treatment of anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the optimal target level of haemoglobin is debated and many patients are resistant to ESA.