Scientists at Uppsala University have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which ...

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls ...

Study of the bleeding tendency in uremia in 26 subjects, 10 of whom were bleeding, showed platelet counts and plasma coagulation factors to be normal. There was a significant inverse correlation ...

Barcelona, Spain - 27 Aug 2017: PCSK9 is a co-activator of platelet function beyond its role in cholesterol homeostasis, according to research presented at ESC Congress today.1 The findings suggest ...

The RECLOSE 2–ACS (Responsiveness to Clopidogrel and Stent Thrombosis 2–ACS) trial from Italy provides new information about platelet reactivity but doesn't answer any of the key questions about the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Glycoprotein (GP) V is a major substrate cleaved by the protease thrombin during thrombin-induced platelet activation. Previous analysis of ...

A new understanding of novel functions of platelets could lead to new treatments to reduce bleeding in trauma and severe infections. A new finding could lead to novel treatments to reduce bleeding in ...

You must have heard platelet count decreasing in diseases like dengue or viral infections. But do you know what it is and its role in your overall health? These are small colourless cell fragments in ...

There are different types of blood cells in our body that perform different functions. Platelets are also one type of blood cells. Role of platelets is to heal the injuries and form blood clots that ...