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Inherited thrombocytopenia: novel insights into megakaryocyte maturation, proplatelet formation and platelet lifespan.
Platelets - 1 Sept 2016
Johnson Ben, Fletcher Sarah J, Morgan Neil V
Abstract excerpt
The study of patients with inherited bleeding problems is a powerful approach in determining the function and regulation of important proteins in human platelets and their precursor, the megakaryocyte. The normal range of platelet counts in the bloodstream ranges from 150 000 to 400 000 platelets per microliter and is normally maintained within a narrow range for each individual. This requires a constant balance...
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