A brief history of blood platelets: A personal view

© Springer International Publishing AG 2017. A search on 'platelets' in Pubmed yields more than 100,000 publications indicating both the depth and interest. Platelets are small anucleate cells that circulate freely in the vasculature. In haemostasis, they adhere rapidly, become activated,...

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Main Authors: Berndt, Michael, Metharom, Pat, Andrews, R.
Format: Book Chapter
Published: 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/71891
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description © Springer International Publishing AG 2017. A search on 'platelets' in Pubmed yields more than 100,000 publications indicating both the depth and interest. Platelets are small anucleate cells that circulate freely in the vasculature. In haemostasis, they adhere rapidly, become activated, spread and coat the damaged vasculature. Our understanding of platelet structure and function has advanced in waves, dependent upon the development of the next cutting-edge technology. This brief chapter describes the key historical events leading to our current understanding of platelet structure and function.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-718912018-12-13T09:32:08Z A brief history of blood platelets: A personal view Berndt, Michael Metharom, Pat Andrews, R. © Springer International Publishing AG 2017. A search on 'platelets' in Pubmed yields more than 100,000 publications indicating both the depth and interest. Platelets are small anucleate cells that circulate freely in the vasculature. In haemostasis, they adhere rapidly, become activated, spread and coat the damaged vasculature. Our understanding of platelet structure and function has advanced in waves, dependent upon the development of the next cutting-edge technology. This brief chapter describes the key historical events leading to our current understanding of platelet structure and function. 2017 Book Chapter http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/71891 10.1007/978-3-319-47462-5_1 restricted
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A brief history of blood platelets: A personal view
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