Hemoglobin and Erythropoietin Reference Data for Anemia Modeling

Figshare provides reference data on hemoglobin and erythropoietin levels used to define the physiological EPO-hemoglobin relationship. The dataset supports a minimal mathematical model of red blood cell homeostasis in anemia, authored by Herut Dor.

Use Cases

• Calibrate the EPO-hemoglobin relationship in mechanistic models of anemia using published reference data.
• Validate mathematical models of red blood cell homeostasis against physiological hemoglobin and erythropoietin levels.
• Analyze the relationship between erythropoietin and hemoglobin across major anemia types described in the dataset.

Strengths

• Data is derived from published reference sources, providing a foundation for model calibration.
• The dataset is focused on a specific physiological relationship (EPO-hemoglobin), enabling targeted analysis.
• It is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing for open use and modification.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 5.5 KB, indicating limited scope and likely a small number of data points.
• No column names, sample data, or row counts are provided, limiting understanding of the data structure.
• The description is summary-level, offering minimal detail on data collection or specific variables.

Provenance

Source

Figshare, authored by Herut Dor.

Collection Method

Summary of published reference data.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03-24.