The role of prostanoid receptors in mediating the effects of PGE3 on human platelet function

David Iyú; Jackie R. Glenn; Ann E. White; Andrew Johnson; Stan Heptinstall; Susan C. Fox

doi:10.1160/TH11-11-0794

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2012; 107(04): 797-799
DOI: 10.1160/TH11-11-0794

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The role of prostanoid receptors in mediating the effects of PGE₃ on human platelet function

Authors

David Iyú

¹Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Jackie R. Glenn

¹Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Ann E. White

¹Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Andrew Johnson

¹Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Stan Heptinstall

¹Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Susan C. Fox

¹Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

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