[This gene plays a role in promoting megakaryocytopoiesis, the cellular development process that leads to platelet production. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0812443) THPO Gene; Thrombopoietin (Myeloproliferative Leukemia Virus Oncogene Ligand, Megakaryocyte Growth and Development Factor) Gene =Gene or Genome ;