The role of podoplanin in tumor-associated thrombosis
A. V. Savelyeva,
K. A. Pishchulov
Abstract:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is highly consequential for patients with cancer, it is the second leading cause of death in these patients. The literature describes several mechanisms leading to these complications. One of these is the interaction of podoplanin (PDPN), which is the subject of this article, with its receptor on platelets CLEC-2 (C-type lectin-like type II transmembrane receptor). This interaction leads to platelet activation and promotes hematogenous metastasis and thrombosis associated with … Show more
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