Heterologous regulation of ADP and thromboxane receptors on human platelets

Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) and ADP are both major positive feedback mediators of platelet activation and act through G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) on the platelet surface. Aspirin and clopidogrel, two of the main drugs used in the prevention of acute coronary syndromes, function by blocking the act...

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Main Author: Barton, Johanna F.
Published: University of Bristol 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.492443