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Production, purification, and assay of thrombopoietin. Final report, June 1, 1973--June 30, 1978. [X radiation, mice, dogs]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6893227
Studies were conducted on purification and assay of thrombopoietin, the development of neutralizing antibodies to thrombopoietin, and the production of thrombopoietin by kidney cells in culture. The role of platelet-specific antiserum action in thrombocytopenia was investigated. Thrombopoietin was present in sera of thrombocytopenic mice following x radiation or injection of platelet-specific antisera. Studies with dogs showed that platelet cycles are dependent on thrombopoietin and that platelet sizes are altered inversely with platelet counts. The effects of maternal thrombocytopenia on platelet counts of pre- and postnatal mice were investigated as well as the effects of hypoxia on platelet production in mice. (HLW)
Research Organization:
Tennessee Univ., Knoxville (USA). Center for the Health Sciences
OSTI ID:
6893227
Report Number(s):
ORO-4465-29
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English