Thrombopoietin. A review

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    Abstract

    The regulator of platelet count is believed to be thrombopoietin (mpl ligand). It is thought to act on the megakaryocytic lineage affecting the proliferation of committed cells, the maturation of megakaryocytes and the blood platelet levels by activation of its receptor (the c-mpl). Recently, it has been purified and sequenced. Thrombopoietin offers potential applications for treatment of thrombocytopenia.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1-8
    Number of pages8
    JournalHaemostasis
    Volume27
    Issue number1
    StatePublished - 1997

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Hematology

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