Platelet-independent adhesion of calcium-loaded erythrocytes to von Willebrand factor.

Adhesion of erythrocytes to endothelial cells lining the vascular wall can cause vaso-occlusive events that impair blood flow which in turn may result in ischemia and tissue damage. Adhesion of erythrocytes to vascular endothelial cells has been described in multiple hemolytic disorders, especially...

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Main Authors: Michel W J Smeets, Ruben Bierings, Henriet Meems, Frederik P J Mul, Dirk Geerts, Alexander P J Vlaar, Jan Voorberg, Peter L Hordijk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5332109?pdf=render