What is the primary mechanism by which darbepoetin alfa stimulates erythropoiesis in patients with anemia?

A Increasing the production of erythropoietin
B Mimicking the action of erythropoietin on erythroid progenitor cells ✓
C Enhancing the proliferation of megakaryocytes
D Inhibiting the apoptosis of red blood cells

Explanation

Darbepoetin alfa is a hyperglycosylated analog of erythropoietin that stimulates erythropoiesis by mimicking the action of erythropoietin on erythroid progenitor cells.

Source

Medical pharmacology textbook
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high