| Literature DB >> 7270336 |
B B Vargaftig, M Chignard, J Lefort, J Benveniste.
Abstract
The platelet-activating factor, or PAF-acether, is a phospholipid derivative that is a potent aggregating agent. It is formed by platelets themselves and also by basophils, neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages including alveolar macrophages. A role for PAF-acether during inflammation is envisaged since its intravenous administration induces hypotension, thrombocytopenia and bronchoconstriction in anaesthetized guinea-pigs. It is hypothesized that platelets, which contain and synthetize many pro-inflammatory substances, play a primary role in some pathological states.Entities:
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Year: 1980 PMID: 7270336 DOI: 10.1007/BF02024151
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Agents Actions ISSN: 0065-4299