Nowadays almost all commercially available erythropoietin represents a product of recombinant DNA technology (rhEPO). Since there were different laboratories working on the problem of EPO production, today we have several types of EPO. In most cases, their amino-acid sequence is identical to natural hormone and their major difference is in the pattern of glycosylation. As … Read moreKinds of EPO

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the kidney in response to oxygen deficiency. It stimulates the formation red blood cells in the bone marrow, thus increasing oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. In medical practice it is used for treatment of certain types of anemia, however it also found its place in sports. … Read moreWhat is EPO?