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Platelet mRNA
18 Jul 2012
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: It is now well appreciated that megakaryocytes invest platelets with a diverse repertoire of messenger RNAs (mRNAs), which are competent for translation. Herein we describe what is currently known regarding the expression, function, and clinical significance of mRNAs in platelets. RECENT FINDINGS: Although mRNA was detected in platelets nearly 30 years ago, we are only beginning to understand...
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