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Small cells, big issues

Nature volume 409, pages 145–147 (2001)Cite this article

Identification of a long-sought ADP receptor on platelets explains the effects of two drugs used to prevent strokes and heart attacks. It also points the way to developing other such drugs.

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Figure 1: Formation of a platelet plug at sites of blood-vessel injury.

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