Understanding the dysregulation of megakaryopoiesis in myelofibrosis.

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Abstract

Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) consist of indolent subtypes polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) that can progress to myelofibrosis (MF), an aggressive subtype where the marrow becomes scarred. Megakaryocytes are abnormal in MPN and are thought to play a key role in progression. This thesis supports the hypothesis that genetic, transcriptional, and cell interaction impact megakaryocyte development (megakaryopoiesis), in MF. Specifically, the effect of BOD1L1-downregulation on megakaryocyte polyploidisation, dysregulation of TCF3 expression, and deposition of neutrophil granules during emperipolesis. In doing this, we have an improved pathophysiological understanding of megakaryopoiesis and how it may be altered in MPN andparticularly MF.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Guo, Belinda, Supervisor
  • Fuller, Kathy, Supervisor
  • Linden, Matthew, Supervisor
  • Erber, Wendy, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date19 Dec 2024
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2024

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