Thursday, June 25, 2020

Novel function of platelets in tumor blood vessels found

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unknown function of blood platelets in cancer. In mouse models, these platelets have proved to help preserve the vascular barrier which makes blood-vessel walls selectively impermeable, thereby reducing the spread of tumor cells to other parts of the body.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200625080937.htm

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