Heparin-independent activation of platelets by HIT antibodies: a clue to the etiology of delayed thrombocytopenia/thrombosis in patients given heparin?
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Blood Research Institute, Blood Center of Wisconsin and Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. richard.aster@bcw.edu
D000906:Antibodies / Q000502:physiology*; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D015539:Platelet Activation / Q000187:drug effects / Q000276:immunology*; D010978:Platelet Factor 4 / Q000032:analysis / Q000276:immunology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012701:Serotonin / Q000378:metabolism; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D013997:Time Factors
D000906:Antibodies; D012701:Serotonin; D010978:Platelet Factor 4; D006493:Heparin