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Different mutations of the human c-mpl gene indicate distinct haematopoietic diseases.
Journal of hematology & oncology - 25 Jan 2013
He Xin, Chen Zhigang, Jiang Yangyan, Qiu Xi, Zhao Xiaoying
Abstract excerpt
The human c-mpl gene (MPL) plays an important role in the development of megakaryocytes and platelets as well as the self-renewal of haematopoietic stem cells. However, numerous MPL mutations have been identified in haematopoietic diseases. These mutations alter the normal regulatory mechanisms and lead to autonomous activation or signalling deficiencies. In this review, we summarise 59 different MPL mutations...
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