| Literature DB >> 26978582 |
Zhi-Ting Wang1, Zi Wang2, Yan-Wei Hu3.
Abstract
Platelets and platelet-derived microparticles (PMPs) play important roles in cardiovascular diseases, especially atherosclerosis. Continued research has revealed that PMPs have numerous functions in atherosclerosis, not only in thrombosis formation, but also by induction of inflammation. PMPs also induce formation of foam cells. Recent evidence strongly indicates a significant role of PMPs in atherosclerosis. Here, current research on the function of PMPs in atherosclerosis is reviewed.Entities:
Keywords: Atherosclerosis; Foam cells; Inflammation; PMPs; Thrombosis formation
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26978582 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2016.03.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Atherosclerosis ISSN: 0021-9150 Impact factor: 5.162