Trans-Plasma Membrane Electron Transport in Human Blood Platelets

Title: Trans-Plasma Membrane Electron Transport in Human Blood Platelets

Volume: 8 Issue: 6

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

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Keywords: Plasma membrane redox system, platelets, antioxidants, free radicals, vitamin E, vitamin C, nicotinamide, ubiquinone

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.

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Avigliano L., Savini I., Catani V. M. and Principe Del D., Trans-Plasma Membrane Electron Transport in Human Blood Platelets, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2008; 8 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955708784534463