Trans-plasma membrane electron transport in human blood platelets.
The plasma membrane redox (PMR) system is important for cell metabolism and survival; it is also crucial for blood coagulation and thrombosis. This review will give an update on the PMR system, with a particular regard to platelets, and on the role of antioxidant vitamins belonging to this system.
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Department of Experimental Medicine & Biochemical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy. avigliano@uniroma2.it
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Catani
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Del Principe
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D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000502:physiology*; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000502:physiology*; D004579:Electron Transport; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction