Thrombopoietin

Synonyms

Ligand, c-mpl

Ligand, mpl

MGDF Factor

Megakaryocyte Colony Stimulating Factor

Megakaryocyte Growth and Development Factor

Myeloproliferative Leukemia Virus Oncogene Ligand

Thrombocytopoiesis Stimulating Factor

Thrombocytopoiesis-Stimulating Factor

Thrombocytopoietin

c-mpl Ligand

mpl Ligand

A humoral factor that stimulates the production of thrombocytes (BLOOD PLATELETS). Thrombopoietin stimulates the proliferation of bone marrow MEGAKARYOCYTES and their release of blood platelets. The process is called THROMBOPOIESIS.