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Real-time Imaging of Heterotypic Platelet-neutrophil Interactions on the Activated Endothelium During Vascular Inflammation and Thrombus Formation in Live Mice
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Real-time Imaging of Heterotypic Platelet-neutrophil Interactions on the Activated Endothelium During Vascular Inflammation and Thrombus Formation in Live Mice

Published on: April 2, 2013

[Immunologic factors and platelet vessel wall interactions (author's transl)]

J L Wautier

    Nouvelle Revue Francaise D'Hematologie
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Immunologic factors significantly influence platelet interactions with blood vessel walls, impacting thrombosis and hemostasis. While some immune components promote clotting, complement C1q may offer protection against it.

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