Novel clearance mechanisms of platelets

R Grozovsky, KM Hoffmeister… - Current opinion in …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
R Grozovsky, KM Hoffmeister, H Falet
Current opinion in hematology, 2010journals.lww.com
The goal of this review is to summarize the latest findings in platelet clearance mechanisms
with a focus on lectin-mediated recognition of platelet glycans. Transfusion medicine and
treatments of hematopoietic disorders associated with severe thrombocytopenia may benefit
from a better understanding of these mechanisms.
Summary
The goal of this review is to summarize the latest findings in platelet clearance mechanisms with a focus on lectin-mediated recognition of platelet glycans. Transfusion medicine and treatments of hematopoietic disorders associated with severe thrombocytopenia may benefit from a better understanding of these mechanisms.
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