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recombinant human thrombopoietin

A recombinantly produced form of human thrombopoietin (rHuTPO). rHuTPO stimulates platelet formation and has potential use as a therapeutic agent to prevent thrombocytopenia in patients receiving chemotherapy.
Synonym:megakaryocyte growth and development factor
recombinant human TPO
Abbreviation:rhTPO
rHuTPO
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