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Platelet and Vascular Prostaglandins in Uraemia, Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Pre-Eclampsia

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Factors in Formation and Regression of the Atherosclerotic Plaque

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The metabolism of arachidonic acid in platelets and vascular cells is often altered in clinical conditions associated with haemorrhagic or thromboembolic complications.

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de Gaetano, G., Livio, M., Donati, M.B., Remuzzi, G. (1982). Platelet and Vascular Prostaglandins in Uraemia, Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Pre-Eclampsia. In: Born, G.R.V., Catapano, A.L., Paoletti, R. (eds) Factors in Formation and Regression of the Atherosclerotic Plaque. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 51. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4268-7_15

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