Desialylation of platelet surface glycans enhances platelet adhesion to adsorbent polymers for lipoprotein apheresis.

CONCLUSION: Alterations in endogenous neuraminidase activity or exogenous (pathogen-derived) neuraminidase may trigger enhanced platelet adhesion in whole blood lipoprotein apheresis.
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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - November 3, 2020 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Lauková L, Weiss R, Semak V, Weber V Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research