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Proplatelets are large, anucleated cell fragments released by megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. They are precursors to platelets, the small, irregular, cell-like elements in blood that play a crucial role in hemostasis and thrombosis. Proplatelets are formed through a process called proplatelet formation, which involves the extension of pseudopod-like projections from the megakaryocyte. These extensions then fragment into smaller proplatelets that enter the bloodstream. Once in circulation, proplatelets undergo further maturation and fragmentation into mature platelets. This process allows for the efficient production of a large number of platelets from a single megakaryocyte. The release of proplatelets is a complex and highly regulated event, involving various signaling pathways and cytoskeletal rearrangements within the megakaryocyte. Disruptions in proplatelet formation can lead to platelet disorders characterized by either insufficient platelet production (thrombocytopenia) or the release of abnormally large or dysfunctional proplatelets. Research into proplatelet biology continues to shed light on the intricate mechanisms of megakaryopoiesis and platelet biogenesis.