| Value |
100
µm
|
| Organism |
Mammals |
| Reference |
Patel SR, Hartwig JH, Italiano JE Jr. The biogenesis of platelets from megakaryocyte proplatelets. J Clin Invest. 2005 Dec115(12):3348-54. p.3348 left column 2nd paragraphPubMed ID16322779
|
| Primary Source |
Long MW, Williams N, Ebbe S. Immature megakaryocytes in the mouse: physical characteristics, cell cycle status, and in vitro responsiveness to thrombopoietic stimulatory factor. Blood. 1982 Mar59(3):569-75.PubMed ID7059669
|
| Comments |
Before a megakaryocyte has the capacity to
release platelets, it enlarges considerably to an approximate diameter
of 100 µm and fills with high concentrations of ribosomes
that facilitate the production of platelet-specific proteins (primary source). |
| Entered by |
Uri M |
| ID |
106130 |