Megakaryocyte–erythroid progenitor cell

Megakaryocyte–erythroid progenitor cells (MEPs), among other blood cells, are generated as a result of hematopoiesis, which occurs in the bone marrow.

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) can differentiate into one of two progenitor cells: the common lymphoid progenitor and the common myeloid progenitor.

MEPs derive from the common myeloid progenitor lineage.

[1] Megakaryocyte–erythroid progenitor cells must commit to becoming either platelet-producing megakaryocytes via megakaryopoiesis or erythrocyte-producing erythroblasts via erythropoiesis.

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Hematopoiesis: MEP differentiates into megakaryocytes and erythrocytes.
Megakaryopoiesis: Megakaryocyte actively forming platelets.