CFU-GM
CFU-GM, also known as granulocyte–macrophage progenitor (GMP), is a colony forming unit. It is derived from CFU-GEMM.
| CFU-GM | |
|---|---|
Lineage. Captions in Polish, but "GMP" visible near bottom center. | |
| Details | |
| Gives rise to | Monoblasts and myeloblasts |
| Location | Bone marrow |
| Function | colony forming unit |
| Identifiers | |
| MeSH | D055014 |
| TH | H2.00.04.3.02009 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
The "GM" stands for "granulocyte, monocyte".
It is the precursor for monoblasts and myeloblasts.
Production is stimulated by granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF).
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