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Transdifferentiation of erythroblasts to megakaryocytes using FLI1 and ERG transcription factors.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 31 Aug 2015
Siripin Darin, Kheolamai Pakpoom, U-Pratya Yaowalak, Supokawej Aungkura, Wattanapanitch Methichit, Klincumhom Nuttha, Laowtammathron Chuti, Issaragrisil Surapol
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Platelet transfusion has been widely used to prevent and treat life-threatening thrombocytopenia; however, preparation of a unit of concentrated platelet for transfusion requires at least 4-6 units of whole blood. At present, a platelet unit from a single donor can be prepared using apheresis, but lack of donors is still a major problem. Several approaches to produce platelets from other sources, such as...
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