Platelet Decoys (IMAGE)

George Washington University

Platelet Decoys

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Platelet decoys (pink), unlike normal platelets, are not activated by collagen fibers (gray), making them an attractive option for antithrombotic and cancer treatment.

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Wyss Institute at Harvard University

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