Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) administration inhibits occlusive thrombus formation in rats: A possible participation of reduced intraplatelet PEDF in thrombosis of acute coronary syndromes

These results demonstrated that PEDF administration could inhibit occlusive thrombus formation by blocking the platelet activation and aggregation through its anti-oxidative properties. Our present study suggests that pharmacological up-regulation or substitution of PEDF may offer a promising strategy for the treatment of arterial thrombosis.