A mutation in the JAK2 gene is the major cause of Polycythemia Vera or an increased number of red blood cells [R]. GATA 1 GATA1 (GATA binding protein 1 or globin transcription factor 1) is essential for normal red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) [R, R, R]. The GATA1 regulates the growth, division, and survival of … Continued
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