Thrombopoietin: From Molecule to Medicine-Soft Bound

Thrombopoietin, the prime regulator of platelet formation, is now in global clinical trials. The proceedings of this symposium not only capture TPO's molecular biology, but also emphasize its present and future clinical utilization. This volume is essential for hematologists and oncologists. Includes sections on Thrombopoietin: Structure, Function, and Mechanism of Action; Biology of Megakaryocyte Differentiation, Maturation and Platelet Release; The Effects of MPL Ligand in Animal Models; Pathological Disorders of Megakaryocytopoiesis; and Clinical Applications of MPL Ligand and Other Thrombopoietic Cytokines in Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Transfusion Medicine. 257 pp. Table of Contents