Today, researchers have unveiled the 3D molecular mechanism of platelet adhesion and activation that occurs within seconds of injury to the vessel wall. This intricate process, which begins with platelet adhesion to the injured vessel wall and leads to platelet activation, is the first step in the formation of a blood clot and is essential for preventing uncontrolled bleeding. The findings, which were published in the journal Nature Communications, shed light on the intricate molecular events that occur in platelet activation and may eventually lead to the development of new treatments for thrombotic and bleeding disorders.

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source: Phys.org