Human platelets contain a pool of free zinc in dense granules

CONCLUSION: We conclude that normal human platelets contain a pool of free Zn2+ concentrated in dense granules that is available for secretion upon platelet activation and potentially contributes to hemostasis.PMID:38481951 | PMC:PMC10933575 | DOI:10.1016/j.rpth.2024.102352

Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - March 14, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Walter H A Kahr Sara J Henderson Fred G Pluthero Harry F G Heijnen Nima Vaezzadeh Alan R Stafford James C Fredenburgh Jeffrey I Weitz Source Type: research