Publisher's Synopsis
This work assembles the contributions of authorities from many areas of cell biology in order to provide a critical account of recent developments in the field that have led to the considerable expansion of megakaryocyte research. Technological advances that have opened up new vistas in the study of megakaryocytes - defining their roles in platelet production, hematopoietic regulation, and a variety of platelet and vascular disorders - are also covered. Divided into sections on megakaryocyte maturation, regulation and pathology, the book also features discussion summaries that clarify and expand the material covered in the individual chapters.
