Involvement of thrombopoietin in acinar cell necrosis in l-arginine-induced acute pancreatitis in mice

► Thrombopoietin stimulates the production of platelets in peripheral blood. ► Serum thrombopoietin level is associated with several diseases' activity. ► Effect of thrombopoietin varies in injuries of different organs. ► Role of thrombopoietin in acute pancreatitis is still unknown.