The Inhibitory Effect of Protamine on Platelets is Attenuated by Heparin without Inducing Thrombocytopenia in Rodents
Protamine sulfate (PS) is a polycationic protein drug obtained from the sperm of fish, and is used to reverse the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin (UFH). However, the interactions between PS, UFH, and platelets are still not clear. We measured the platelet numbers and collagen-induced...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/17/9/539 |