Blood collection, platelet isolation and measurement of platelet count and size in mice—a practical guide

Inherited or acquired disorders of platelet production and function can result in thrombocytopenia and bleeding. Mouse models have proven useful for investigating the mechanisms that underlie these defects in humans. Precise methods for blood withdrawal, platelet isolation and measurement of platele...

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Main Authors: Katja Aurbach, Markus Spindler, Elizabeth J. Haining, Markus Bender, Irina Pleines
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-08-01
Series:Platelets
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2018.1528345