megakariocytów
Megakariocytów, also known as megakaryocytes, are large, multinucleated bone marrow cells. They are the largest cells in the bone marrow, typically ranging from 40 to 100 micrometers in diameter. Their primary function is the production of platelets, also known as thrombocytes. This process is called thrombopoiesis.
Megakaryocytes originate from hematopoietic stem cells and undergo a complex differentiation process. This process involves endomitosis,
These proplatelets are long, thin cytoplasmic extensions that extend into the bloodstream or sinusoids of the
The regulation of megakaryocyte development and platelet production is primarily controlled by the hormone thrombopoietin, which
Megakaryocytes are found in the red bone marrow of long bones, vertebrae, and the sternum in adults.