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The formation of blood cells (hemopoiesis) is determined by the interaction of multiple genes, and involves cytokines and other protein factors. The relative ease with which hematopoietic cells can be studied and the development of new techniques in cell biology have enabled us to understand many of the factors determining cell renewal and differentiation. Based on this knowledge, major progress has been made in the last 15 yr in the treatment and diagnosis of many hematologic disorders. In this chapter, we describe the cell types involved in normal hematopoiesis and their interactions with one another. Furthermore, the basic techniques necessary for the study of hematopoietic cells in the normal and pathologic state are outlined.
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Munker, R., Hiller, E., Paquette, R. (2000). Basic Biology of Hemopoiesis. In: Modern Hematology. Contemporary Hematology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-203-6_1
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