Molecular characterization of the human platelet integrin GPIIb/IIIa and its constituent glycoproteins

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Summary

Human platelet plasma membrane glycoproteins IIb (GPIIb) and IIIa (GPIIIa) form a Ca2+-dependent heterodimer, the integrin GPIIb/IIIa, which serves as the receptor for fibrinogen and other adhesive proteins at the surface of activated platelets.

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2004-01-01
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Chemistry, Molecular mass, Glycoprotein, Platelet, Platelet membrane glycoprotein

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