Abstract
Summary
Biochemical analysis of the spleen demonstrated that when erythropoiesis is suppressed there is a significant increase in the concentration of two acid mucopoly-saccharides, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate. These results support previous his-tochemical studies which suggested that mucopolysaccharides may play an important role in erythropoiesis.
The authors wish to thank Dr. S. F. Townsend for his helpful advice and criticisms.
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