RECENT evidence has indicated the importance of the surface of blood platelets in initiating the chain reaction in relation to platelet aggregation, and the formation of haemostatic plugs and ...

The platelets are activated to secrete products that further stimulate the production of a platelet plug and blood clot. With autoimmune thrombocytopenia, the immune system can lead to platelet ...

Agonists that extend formation of the platelet plug generally bind to G protein-coupled receptors on the platelet surface. Dr. Woulfe's previous studies have focused on how platelets become activated ...