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  1. Thrombopoietin - Wikipedia

    Thrombopoietin is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the liver and kidney which regulates the production of platelets. It stimulates the production and differentiation of megakaryocytes, the bone …

  2. Biology and physiology of thrombopoietin - UpToDate

    May 31, 2024 · TPO is produced primarily in liver parenchymal cells with much smaller amounts being made in the kidney and bone marrow [9,10]. It is synthesized as a 353 amino acid precursor protein …

  3. The thrombopoietin receptor: revisiting the master regulator of ...

    Thrombopoietin (TPO) and its receptor, MPL, are the primary regulators of platelet production and critical for hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) maintenance.

  4. What Is Thrombopoietin and How Does It Work? - ScienceInsights

    Thrombopoietin (TPO) is a protein hormone and a member of the cytokine family that acts as the primary regulator of platelet production. Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are essential blood …

  5. Thrombopoietin: Function, Regulation, and Medical Uses

    Jul 22, 2025 · Thrombopoietin (TPO) is a naturally occurring protein that functions like a hormone in the body. Its primary role involves regulating the production of platelets, which are tiny blood cells that …

  6. Thrombopoietin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Thrombopoietin (TPO) is a liver protein hormone that controls megakaryocyte differentiation and platelet production. As far back as 1954, a physiologic regulator of platelet production was proposed in an …

  7. Thrombopoietin: a tool for understanding thrombopoiesis

    Thrombopoietin (TPO) is a 332-amino acid glycoprotein produced by the liver, kidney, marrow stroma and several other tissues.

  8. Thrombopoietin: Structure, Function, and Clinical Implications in ...

    Thrombopoietin (TPO) is a key regulator of megakaryocytopoiesis and thrombopoiesis, playing a vital role in platelet production and the broader hematopoietic process.

  9. Thrombopoietin, the Primary Regulator of Platelet Production: From ...

    Apr 18, 2024 · Thrombopoietin, the primary regulator of blood platelet production, was postulated to exist in 1958, but was only proven to exist when the cDNA for the hormone was cloned in 1994. …

  10. Thrombopoietin, the Primary Regulator of Platelet Production: From ...

    Thrombopoietin, the primary regulator of blood platelet production, was postulated to exist in 1958, but was only proven to exist when the cDNA for the hormone was cloned in 1994. Since its initial cloning …