Recent Advances in Medicinal Chemistry

Volume: 1

Trans-Plasma Membrane Electron Transport in Human Blood Platelets: An Update

Author(s): Luciana Avigliano, I. Savini, M. V. Catani and D. Del Principe

Pp: 404-432 (29)

DOI: 10.2174/9781608057962114010016

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

The plasma membrane redox (PMR) system is important for cell metabolism and survival; it is also crucial for blood coagulation and thrombosis. This review will give an update on the PMR system, with a particular regard to platelets, and on the role of antioxidant vitamins belonging to this system.


Keywords: Antioxidants, free radicals, nicotinamide, plasma membrane redox system, platelets, ubiquinone, vitamin E, vitamin C.

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