Complement factor C4a does not activate protease‐activated receptor 1 (PAR1) or PAR4 on human platelets

Abstract Background Protease‐activated receptor (PAR) 1 and PAR4 are key thrombin signal mediators for human platelet activation and aggregation in response to vascular injury. They are primarily activated by thrombin cleavage of the N‐terminus to expose a tethered ligand. In addition to the canonic...

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Main Authors: Xu Han, Maria de la Fuente, Marvin T. Nieman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rth2.12459