title: The assessment of platelet function in vivo by measurement of beta-thromboglobulin, platelet factor 4 and platelet survival.
abstract: The measurement of platelet lifespan and the plasma concentration of beta-thromboglobulin and platelet factor 4 are potentially useful techniques for assessing platelet function in vivo. Recent clinical and laboratory studies are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D001609:Beta-Globulins; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002450:Cell Communication; D002470:Cell Survival; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000378:metabolism; D004727:Endothelium / Q000166:cytology; D006801:Humans; D010974:Platelet Aggregation; D010978:Platelet Factor 4; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000503:physiopathology; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000503:physiopathology; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000503:physiopathology; D001620:beta-Thromboglobulin
chemical_list: D001609:Beta-Globulins; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D001620:beta-Thromboglobulin; D010978:Platelet Factor 4