erythropoietin This a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells. Has also been used by athletes to give them in a advantage. How could a hypocrite test be used determine if an Athlete was using EPO
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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells. Athletes who wish to improve their aerobic performance use recombinant EPO. How is it identified by drug testing laboratories?
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