Abstract

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are widely used to treat anaemia in patients with kidney disease. A potential alternative approach is to increase erythropoietin production using small-molecule inhibitors of prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD) enzymes. Recent phase III trials of the PHD inhibitor roxadustat demonstrate similar efficacy and safety to ESAs.

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