EPO

EPO is a wonderful example of a purification method worthy of a patent.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Gene Patent(s?) Invalidated: 2010

This does not mean that the protein EPO itself is patent-eligible subject matter.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Gene Patent(s?) Invalidated: 2010

A French expert working for the French anti-doping agency, professor Michel Rieu, said last month that the combined use of self-blood transfusion and micro-doses of the latest generation of blood-booster EPO is common in cycling.

Tour Champ Contador Fails Second Doping Test AP 2010

This does not mean that the protein EPO itself is patent-eligible subject matter.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Gene Patent(s?) Invalidated: 2010

EPO is nice, but let's not make up accomplishments out of whole cloth.

Mars Rover Curiosity Name Doesn't Inpsire Our Readers - NASA Watch 2009

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) Marat Safin says blood testing for the banned performance-enhancing substance EPO is invasive and unnecessary, and that players weren't properly consulted about its introduction in tennis.

USATODAY.com - Roundup: Safin stands up as lone dissenting voice vs. EPO testing 2003

This came a day after the paper reported Armstrong's urine samples from 1999 tested positive for a substance called EPO, which is banned.

CNN Transcript Aug 25, 2005 2005

The kidneys release a hormone called erythropoietin, commonly known as EPO, which stimulates the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.

Re-Entering New York's Atmosphere Joshua Robinson 2011

Hamilton said Armstrong took a blood-booster called EPO in the 1999 Tour and before the race in 2000 and 2001.

Lance Armstrong Accused Of Doping By Ex-Teammate Tyler Hamilton The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

Hamilton said Armstrong took a blood-booster called EPO in the 1999 Tour and before the race in 2000 and 2001.

Lance Armstrong Accused Of Doping By Ex-Teammate Tyler Hamilton The Huffington Post News Editors 2011