Platelet Factor 4 (PF₄) Release during Human Platelet Aggregation in Diabetic Patients

Summary

The release of platelet factor 4 during platelet aggregation was investigated in diabetic patients. We observed an increased release of platelet factor 4 in diabetic patients.

The authors suggest that the increased release of platelet factor 4 may play an essential role in pathogenesis of thromboembolic complications in diabetes mellitus.

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