Hemopoietic growth factors

Definition

Hemopoietic growth factors are natural substances, often proteins, that stimulate the production of blood cells. They play a critical role in the regulation of both the quantity and types of cells produced by the bone marrow.

Related terms

Erythropoietin: A type of hemopoietic growth factor specifically involved in stimulating the production of red blood cells.

Leukopoiesis: The process through which white blood cells are produced, regulated by specific types of hemopoietic growth factors.

Thrombopoietin: This is another specific hemopoietic growth factor that primarily stimulates the production of platelets