The biogenesis of Weibel-Palade bodies
Weibel-Palade bodies (WPB) are the secretory lysosome-related organelles (LRO), of endothelial cells. The storage of both P-selectin and von Willebrand factor in the WPB means the organelles play key roles in both inflammation and haemostasis respectively. The storage of the VWF as tubules is respon...
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University College London (University of London)
2007
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.499088 |