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P-Selectin Sustains Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in the Gata1 low Model of Myelofibrosis.
Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio) - 1 Jan 2016
Spangrude Gerald J, Lewandowski Daniel, Martelli Fabrizio, Marra Manuela, Zingariello Maria, Sancillo Laura, Rana Rosa Alba, Migliaccio Anna Rita
Abstract excerpt
Splenomegaly is a major manifestation of primary myelofibrosis (PMF) contributing to clinical symptoms and hematologic abnormalities. The spleen from PMF patients contains increased numbers of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) and megakaryocytes (MK). These MK express high levels of P-selectin (P-sel) that, by triggering neutrophil emperipolesis, may cause TGF-β release and disease progression. This hypothesis was...
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