Jak2 Gene Mutation Causes Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
These stem cells are located in the bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside the bones) and have the ability to develop into new blood cells. Blood cells include red blood cells (carry oxygen to tissues), white blood cells (fight infections), and platelets (help clot blood to stop bleeding). While JAK2 mutations are rare, they can cause various bone marrow disorders. These are known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), where the bone marrow produces too many blood cells....