Hematopoiesis Pathway
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Hematopoiesis Pathway Definition
The process of hematopoiesis is regulated by various cytokines. The combination of cytokines stimulates the proliferation and/or differentiation of the various hematopoietic cell types. Bone marrow stromal cells are the major source of hematopoietic cytokines in the non-infectious state. In the presence of infection, cytokines produced by activated macrophages and TH cells induce hematopoietic activity. The induction by cytokines results in rapid expansion of the population of white blood cells to fight infection. (BioCarta)
Hematopoiesis Pathway Synonyms
Hematopoiesis Pathway, Regulation of hematopoiesis by cytokines
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