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Review
. 2011;22(1):56-60.
doi: 10.3109/09537104.2010.497231.

P2Y12 receptor in platelet activation

Soochong Kim  1 , Satya P Kunapuli
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Review

P2Y12 receptor in platelet activation

Soochong Kim et al. Platelets. 2011.

Abstract

ADP plays an important role in hemostasis and thrombosis. The P2Y12 receptor, activated by ADP, plays a central role in platelet activation and thrombus formation. Thus, the P2Y12 receptor has been an effective target for antithrombotic drugs.

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