Desialylation of platelets induced by Von Willebrand Factor is a novel mechanism of platelet clearance in dengue.
Thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction are commonly observed in patients with dengue virus (DENV) infection and may contribute to complications such as bleeding and plasma leakage. The etiology of dengue-associated thrombocytopenia is multifactorial and includes increased platelet clearance. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-03-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6426266?pdf=render |