In addition, renal mRNA expressions of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) markedly increased after rhabdomyolysis induction while EPO administration significantly reduced KIM-1 as well as NGAL mRNA expression, consistent with renal function results (Figures 2c and d). Here, LCN2 is linked to rhabdomyolysis.