Effect of HIT Components on the Development of Breast Cancer Cells

Cancer cells circulating in blood vessels activate platelets, forming a cancer cell encircling platelet cloak which facilitates cancer metastasis. Heparin (H) is frequently used as an anticoagulant in cancer patients but up to 5% of patients have a side effect, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)...

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Main Authors: Li-Yu Chen, Gurunath Apte, Annerose Lindenbauer, Marion Frant, Thi-Huong Nguyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/8/832

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