Microparticle
Research from A.K. Enjeti et al has provided new information about microparticle
Published in Cancer Weekly, February 12th, 2008
Fresh data on microparticle are presented in the report 'Detection and measurement of microparticles: an evolving research tool for vascular biology.' According to recent research published in the journal Seminars In Thrombosis and Hemostasis, "Microparticles are small, membrane-bound vesicles that are generated from cells of different origin. It now appears that all circulating blood cells as well as endothelial cells release membranous fragments ~1 mum in size or smaller bearing at least some characteristics of the parent cell."
"Elevated levels of microparticles have been described in cardiovascular states, thrombotic conditions, and cancer. Various methods of...
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