Leukopoiesis
Leukopoiesis
Leukopoiesis (pronounced: loo-koh-poy-EE-sis) is the physiological process by which leukocytes or white blood cells are produced in the body. The term is derived from the Greek words "leuko-", meaning white, and "-poiesis", meaning production.
Etymology
The term "Leukopoiesis" is derived from two Greek words: "leuko-" which means white, and "-poiesis" which means production. Thus, the term literally translates to "the production of white", referring to the production of white blood cells.
Process
Leukopoiesis involves the production of all types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. This process takes place in the bone marrow, where hematopoietic stem cells differentiate and mature into various types of white blood cells.
Regulation
The process of leukopoiesis is regulated by various cytokines, which are proteins that influence cell growth and differentiation. These include granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), and interleukins such as IL-3, IL-5, and IL-7.
Related Terms
- Hematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation, which includes leukopoiesis.
- Erythropoiesis: The process of red blood cell production.
- Thrombopoiesis: The process of platelet production.
- Myelopoiesis: The process of myeloid cell production, which includes neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and monocytes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leukopoiesis
- Wikipedia's article - Leukopoiesis
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