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Platelet antiaggregating activity in the salivary secretion of the blood sucking bug Rhodnius prolixus

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The salivary secretion ofRhodnius prolixus inhibits both ADP and collagen induced platelet aggregation in human platelet-rich plasma. Fractionation studies show that at least 3 different inhibitors are present inRhodnius saliva.

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  1. Departamento de Fisiologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rua Prof. Hernani de Mello, 101, 24.210, Niterói, (R.J.), Brazil

    J. M. C. Ribeiro & E. S. Garcia

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Ribeiro, J.M.C., Garcia, E.S. Platelet antiaggregating activity in the salivary secretion of the blood sucking bug Rhodnius prolixus. Experientia 37, 384–386 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01959876

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