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Erythrocyte-derived microvesicles amplify systemic inflammation by thrombin-dependent activation of complement.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Feb 2014
Zecher Daniel, Cumpelik Arun, Schifferli Jürg A
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OBJECTIVE: Transfusion of aged blood has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. During storage, erythrocytes release increasing numbers of microvesicles (red blood cell-derived microvesicles [RBC-MV]). We hypothesized that RBC-MV mediate some of the del...
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