Megakaryocytopoiesis is the cellular development process that leads to platelet production. THPO/Thrombopoietin is a humoral growth factor that is necessary for megakaryocyte proliferation and maturation, as well as for thrombopoiesis. It is the ligand for MLP/C_MPL, the product of myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene.
Titration of the THPO antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
A portion of amino acids 243-273 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for this THPO antibody.
Aliquot the THPO antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder.Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.