Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10763991 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠IL-17A exerts a pro-aggregant effect on human and mouse platelets. ⺠Platelets express a functional IL-17 receptor. ⺠These results might explain the increased risk of thromboembolism in autoimmunity.
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Authors
Francesco Maione, Carla Cicala, Elisabetta Liverani, Nicola Mascolo, Mauro Perretti, Fulvio D'Acquisto,