Why the study?
Does Thrombopoietin (TPO) regulate the expression of its receptor Mpl in megakaryocytes and platelets?
Population
In vitro megakaryocytes and in vivo mouse models
Comparison
Presence of Thrombopoietin in vitro or ectopic… vs Absence of TPO in vitro, normal mice, or TPO…
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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Animal data on TPO-driven Mpl catabolism remain preclinical; leaves open human relevance for platelet disorders.
Does Thrombopoietin (TPO) regulate the expression of its receptor Mpl in megakaryocytes and platelets?
This study demonstrates that while TPO does not regulate Mpl transcription or translation, excess TPO causes Mpl catabolism in platelets, providing insight into TPO receptor regulation.
Cohen-Solal et al. (1999) studied this question.
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