Search for dissertations about: "platelet atp"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words platelet atp.
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1. Genetic studies on cardiovascular disease - identification of novel drug targets
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to identify novel potential drug targets of cardiovascular disease with a focus on G-protein coupled receptors. We identified a common genetic variant of the ATP receptor P2Y11, where an alanine is substituted with a threonine at position 87 of the P2Y11 receptor that increases the risk of developing acute myocardial infarction. READ MORE
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2. The role of platelet thrombin receptors PAR1 and PAR4 in platelet activation
Abstract : Platelets play a pivotal role in coagulation and haemostasis. Their most prominent task is to seal damaged blood vessels by the formation of a platelet plug at the damaged area. Once the injury is covered, platelets retract the coagulum to close the wound and allow the blood to flow freely in the vessel. READ MORE
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3. Platelet-regulated CD4+ T effector cell responses in atherosclerosis
Abstract : Atherosclerosis (AS) is a thrombotic and inflammatory disease of the medium- and largesized arteries. Platelets participate in all stages of its formation, forming thrombus at the ruptured plaque; meanwhile, CD4+ T cells are a key driving force of inflammation, plaque formation and instability. READ MORE
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4. Expression and Regulation of P2 Receptors in Human Circulation
Abstract : P2 receptors mediate the actions of the extracellular nucleotides ATP, ADP, UTP and UDP regulating several physiological responses including cardiac function, vascular tone, smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation, platelet aggregation, and the release of endothelial factors. The aim of the present study was to investigate the mRNA and protein expression of P2 receptors in human SMCs, endothelial cells (ECs), erythrocytes and platelets, the regulation of P2 receptors under shear stress in human vessels, the changes of platelet P2 receptors in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the regulation of plasma ATP levels by P2 receptor on erythrocytes. READ MORE
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5. 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