Endothelial cells influence the sodium nitroprusside mediated inhibition of platelet aggregation by an as yet unkown pathway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The clinical use of Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) may be associated with an alteration of platelet function. The main focus of this study was the effect of SNP on platelet aggregation in the absence or presence of endothelial cells.</p> <p>Methods: Plate...

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Main Authors: Topf Hans-Georg, Rauh Manfred, Rascher Wolfgang, Dötsch Jörg, Klinge Jens M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
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Online Access:http://www.thrombosisjournal.com//10/1/6