A balance between TFPI and thrombin-mediated platelet activation is required for murine embryonic development
Tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) is a critical anticoagulant protein present in endothelium and platelets. Mice lacking TFPI (Tfpi−/−) die in utero from disseminated intravascular coagulation. They are rescued by concomitant tissue factor (TF) deficiency, demonstrating that TFPI modulates TF f...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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American Society of Hematology
2015
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22776 |