Structure and function of the open canalicular system – the platelet’s specialized internal membrane network
The open canalicular system (OCS) is an internal membrane structure found in platelets. First identified 50 years ago, the OCS comprises a tunneling network of surface-connected channels that appear to play an important role in platelet function. Yet, our understanding of how the OCS forms, how it f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-05-01
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Series: | Platelets |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2018.1431388 |