Search for dissertations about: "leukocyte-platelet cross-talk"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words leukocyte-platelet cross-talk.

  2. 1. Platelet and leukocyte activation, and platelet-leukocyte cross-talk : mechanistic aspects with special reference to diabetes mellitus

    Author : Hu Hu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Platelet-leukocyte cross-talk modulates platelet and leukocyte function, and appears to be important in thrombosis and haemostasis. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with platelet and leukocyte dysfunction and an increased risk of cardiovascular complications. READ MORE

  4. 2. Platelet function in diabetes mellitus : relationships to hyperglycaemia, antidiabetic treatment and microangiopathy

    Author : Marianne Yngen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Diabetes mellitus; platelet function; P-selectin; leukocyte-platelet cross-talk; endothelium; inflammation; coagulation; hyperglycaemia; metabolic control; microvascular complications; percutaneous coronary intervention.;

    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus is associated with accelerated atherosclerosis and increased morbidity and mortality in micro-and macrovascular complications. The metabolic derangements that accompany diabetes can adversely influence platelets and vascular endothelial function, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetic angiopathy. READ MORE