Epogen is an artificial form of a hormone called erythropoietin that stimulates the production of red blood cells.    From Wordnik.com.  [Drug Development Needs Private Industry] Reference

In 1977, after nearly 25 years of research, Dr. Goldwasser discovered the hormone secreted by the kidneys known as erythropoietin or.    From Wordnik.com.  [chicagotribune.com - News] Reference

It does this via a substance called erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone made by the kidneys when the body needs to make more red blood corpuscles.    From Wordnik.com.  [Analog Science Fiction and Fact]

For example, when they left out the protein called erythropoietin, the skin cells generated neutrophils and macrophages, types of white blood cell used by the immune system.    From Wordnik.com.  [chicagotribune.com - News] Reference

Development of new procedures for discovering and treating secondary diseases within a disease, such as erythropoietin to treat anemia in dialysis patients.    From Wordnik.com.  [How Changes in Medical Technology Affect Health Care Costs] Reference

Harrison admitted to the use of testosterone, THG, HGH and erythropoietin (EPO).    From Wordnik.com.  [BALCO investigation timeline] Reference

"There were no stimulants, steroids or erythropoietin (EPO) found," Ljungqvist said.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - No evidence of doping detected in Austrian skiers] Reference

Anti-Doping Agency found that he had purchased and used synthetic erythropoietin EPO.    From Wordnik.com.  [Michigan masters racer suspended for EPO use] Reference

Erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells) is controlled primarily by the hormone erythropoietin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Homeostasis] Reference

This rise in tissue oxygen levels serves to suppress further erythropoietin synthesis (a feedback mechanism).    From Wordnik.com.  [Homeostasis] Reference

EPO (erythropoietin) can significantly enhance performance by boosting the oxygen-rich red blood cells in the blood.    From Wordnik.com.  [Roy Sentjens retires after admitting EPO use] Reference

Typically, cyclists looking for "an edge" use erythropoietin (EPO), growth hormones, testosterone and/or amphetamines.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Sportsman's Daily: Suspiciously Beefed Up Cyclist with USA Development Team Suspended Pending Results of Drug Test] Reference

Anti-Doping Agency found that he had purchased and used synthetic erythropoietin (EPO) and insulin growth factor (IGF-1).    From Wordnik.com.  [USADA announces another cycling suspension] Reference

Dickey was banned for use and possession of synthetic erythropoietin (EPO) as well as his refusal to submit to sample collection.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sources: anti-doping authorities preparing cases against up to two-dozen domestic racers.] Reference

"However, 2007 performance is more likely driven by competitive threats to the erythropoietin business as well as slowing growth.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Amgen Investors Underestimating Competition] Reference

Hypoxia (the stimulus) interacts with the heme protein (the receptor) that signals the kidney to produce erythropoietin (the effector).    From Wordnik.com.  [Homeostasis] Reference

In 2006, a guidelines panel of the National Kidney Foundation came under fire for its financial ties to makers of the drug erythropoietin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medical Society Settles] Reference

In February Papp, 35, pleaded guilty in a Pennsylvania federal court to conspiracy to distribute human growth hormone and recombinant erythropoietin.    From Wordnik.com.  [USADA suspends Chodroff for two years for EPO possession] Reference

On Wednesday, the UCI announced that a sample taken three days before that first positive sample, tested positive for the presence of recombinant erythropoietin (EPO).    From Wordnik.com.  [New sample shows Garcia da Peña positive for EPO] Reference

This research has led to such useful therapies as: blood clotting factor for hemophilia, insulin for diabetes, erythropoietin for anemia, and heart valves for transplants.    From Wordnik.com.  [Statement On National Bioethics Advisory Commission] Reference

Earlier this year Papp, 35, pleaded guilty in a Pennsylvania federal court to conspiracy to distribute human growth hormone and recombinant erythropoietin imported from China.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sources: anti-doping authorities preparing cases against up to two-dozen domestic racers.] Reference

In this example, toxins that damage the kidney can interfere with production of erythropoietin or toxins that damage the bone marrow can prevent the production of red blood cells.    From Wordnik.com.  [Homeostasis] Reference

The new implant works by releasing erythropoietin around the clock.    From Wordnik.com.  [Muti] Reference

CERA is a new synthetic variant of the blood-boosting drug erythropoietin (EPO).    From Wordnik.com.  [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference

But some people, especially those with kidney disease, need regular jabs of the protein erythropoietin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Muti] Reference

Healthy young mice treated with erythropoietin show lasting improved performance in learning and oth.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

ESAs are forms of the human protein erythropoietin, which stimulates bone marrow to make red blood cells.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

Producers of other biologics such as insulin and erythropoietin have been able to export to Mexico since August 2009.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

Joe Papp, 34, of Bethel Park, was selling human growth hormone and another drug, erythropoietin, known as EPO, online.    From Wordnik.com.  [post-gazette.com - News] Reference

Permeability of antipyrine, creatinine, erythropoietin and viability characteristics of perfused placentas used in the studya.    From Wordnik.com.  [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference

If the anemia is not effectively treated with transfusion or iron supplements, the patient may receive an injection of erythropoietin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference

Pettigrew acknowledged using the prohibited substance erythropoietin, known as "EPO," and human growth hormone ( "HGH"), from 1997 to 2003.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference