Abstract 392: Synergistic anti-tumor effects of dabigatran etexilate and cyclophosphamide co-treatment are associated with decreased circulating tissue factor positive microparticles
Abstract:Introduction: Coagulation proteases and the generation of thrombin are increased in tumors. The incidence of cancer-associated thromboses is also increased by treatment with chemotherapeutic agents commonly used to treat malignant cancers. Thrombin can drive cancer progression directly through the activation of protease-activated receptors and platelets or indirectly by generating fibrin matrices.
Aim: To investigate the extent to which treatment with the oral thrombin inhibitor, dabigatran etex… Show more
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