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GlossaryHematopoiesis

process of producing blood cells in bone marrow

Hematopoiesis, also known as blood cell formation, is the process by which the body produces blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This process primarily occurs in the bone marrow, where stem cells differentiate and mature into various types of blood cells essential for carrying oxygen, fighting infections, and clotting blood.

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research Differentiation Stage-Specific Use of Cap-Independent and Cap-Dependent Translation Initiation in Hematopoiesis

September 2025

Low IRES/Cap translation is linked to higher stem cell potential.

research Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases

50 citations , November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America”

Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.

research Osseous Metaplasia and Mature Bone Formation With Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in Trichilemmal Cyst

3 citations , March 2013 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology”

Ossification in trichilemmal cysts is more common than previously believed.

research Cutaneous Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: Implications in Human Disease and Treatment

6 citations , July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Skin can produce blood cells, often due to disease, which might lead to new treatments for skin and blood conditions.

research HSP90 Inhibition and Cellular Stress Elicits Phenotypic Plasticity in Hematopoietic Differentiation

5 citations , October 2017 in “Cellular Reprogramming”

Inhibiting HSP90 increases cell adaptability and survival under stress.

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