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Hematopoiesis
Author(s) -
Stöcker, Georg,
Drzeniek, Zofia,
Just, Ursula,
Ostertag, Wolfram,
Greiling, Helmut,
Haubeck, Hans-Dieter
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of cellular biochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 165
eISSN - 1097-4644
pISSN - 0730-2312
DOI - 10.1002/jcb.240560502
Subject(s) - citation , computer science , world wide web , computational biology , biology
Hematopoiesis – the process by which blood cells are formed – has been studied intensely for over a century using a variety of model systems. There is conservation of the overall hematopoietic process between vertebrates, although some differences do exist. Over the last decade, the zebrafish has come to the forefront as a new model in hematopoiesis research, as it allows the use of large-scale genetics, chemical screens and transgenics. This comparative approach to understanding hematopoiesis has led to fundamental knowledge about the process and to the development of new therapies for disease. Here, we provide a broad overview of vertebrate hematopoiesis. We also highlight the benefits of using zebrafish as a model.