The role of Sphingomyelin synthase 2 (SMS2) in platelet activation and its clinical significance
Abstract Background Sphingomyelin (SM) is an essential component of biological lipid rafts, and it plays an indispensable role in maintaining plasma membrane stability and in mediating signal transduction. The ultimate biosynthesis of SM is catalyzed by two sphingomyelin synthases (SMSs) namely SMS1...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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Series: | Thrombosis Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-021-00282-x |