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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Trans-Plasma Membrane Electron Transport in Human Blood Platelets

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

Volume 8, Issue 6, 2008

Page: [555 - 563] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/138955708784534463

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


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