NCIt definition : Human MPL wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p34.2 and is approximately
46 kb in length. This allele, which encodes thrombopoietin receptor protein, plays
a role in megakaryocytopoiesis, hematopoesis and platelet formation. Defects in the
gene cause congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia.;