Platelet phenotype and function in the absence of splenic sequestration (Review)
The spleen, in addition to its role in immunity, plays key roles in erythrocyte maintenance and platelet sequestration. Loss of the spleen via splenectomy occurs in approximately 6.4 to 7.1 per 100 000 people per year globally, commonly as a life-saving emergency procedure in trauma and a therapeuti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Platelets |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2020.1732322 |