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Non-genomic effects of the Pregnane X Receptor negatively regulate platelet functions, thrombosis and haemostasis
20 Nov 2019
Abstract excerpt
The pregnane X receptor (PXR) is a nuclear receptor (NR), involved in the detoxification of xenobiotic compounds. Recently, its presence was reported in the human vasculature and its ligands were proposed to exhibit anti-atherosclerotic effects. Since platelets contribute towards the development of atherosclerosis and possess numerous NRs, we investigated the expression of PXR in platelets along with the ability...
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