Search for dissertations about: "Riitta Lassila"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Riitta Lassila.
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1. The role of platelet thrombin receptors PAR1 and PAR4 in health and disease
Abstract : Blood cells are continuously flowing in our systems maintaining haemostasis in the arteries and veins. If a vessel is damaged, the smallest cell fragments in the blood (platelets) are directed to cover the wound and plug the leakage to prevent blood loss. Most of the time platelets stop the blood leak without any difficulties. READ MORE
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2. Formation and Relevance of Platelet Subpopulations
Abstract : Platelets are important players in the hemostatic system, acting as guardians of vessel integrity. When they come across a breach in the vessel wall, they quickly adhere to the damaged surface, secrete activating and adhesive compounds from their secretory granules, recruit additional platelets into a growing platelet plug and support the action of the coagulation system. READ MORE