The role of platelet thrombin receptors PAR1 and PAR4 in platelet activation

Platelets play a pivotal role in coagulation and haemostasis. Their most prominent task is to seal damaged blood vessels by the formation of a platelet plug at the damaged area. Once the injury is covered, platelets retract the coagulum to close the wound and allow the blood to flow freely in the ve...

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Main Author: Vretenbrant Öberg, Karin
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Linköpings universitet, Klinisk kemi 2009
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-51935
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