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hemopoiesis

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he·mo·poi·e·sis (hm-poi-ss)
n.
Variant of hematopoiesis.

hemopoiesis (hē´mōpōē´sis),
hemopoiesis


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Following on the heels of our recent publications about our basic research describing a novel muscle-specific receptor and the growth factor which activates it, Regeneron's research in Ties brings to our arena two more cutting-edge areas -- angiogenesis and hemopoiesis -- where Regeneron now has proprietary growth factors as potential therapeutic agents.
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