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Tissue plasminogen activator promotes postischemic neutrophil recruitment via its proteolytic and nonproteolytic properties.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Jul 2014
Uhl Bernd, Zuchtriegel Gabriele, Puhr-Westerheide Daniel, Praetner Marc, Rehberg Markus, Fabritius Matthias, Hessenauer Maximilian, Holzer Martin, Khandoga Andrej, Fürst Robert, Zahler Stefan, Krombach Fritz, Reichel Christoph A
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OBJECTIVE: Neutrophil infiltration of the postischemic tissue considerably contributes to organ dysfunction on ischemia/reperfusion injury. Beyond its established role in fibrinolysis, tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) has recently been implicated in nonfibrinolytic processes. The role of this serine protease in the recruitment process of neutrophils remains largely obscure. APPROACH AND RESULTS: Using in...
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