Yunnan Bai Yao-induced platelet release in suspensions of washed platelets.
The effects of Yunnan Bai Yao on platelets was investigated in the absence of plasma co-factors. Platelets were washed with Tyrode's solution and incubated with this herbal drug at 37 degrees C. It was found that this drug can, to a lesser extent, also induce the release of platelet constituents in the absence of the plasma co-factors. The possible action of this drug is also discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D002479:Inclusion Bodies / Q000648:ultrastructure; D019684:Magnoliopsida; D008722:Methods; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*
D010936:Plant Extracts