Platelets and blood vessels (IMAGE)

Uppsala University

Platelets and blood vessels

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Platelets are activated in blood vessels in wounds but also in tumour blood vessels. The study proves that PDGFB released from platelets, when activated, plays an essential role in attracting supporting cells to the blood vessels and in preventing tumour cells from spreading.

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Yanyu Zhang

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