PubMed · 1937885
Platelet aggregation in allergic reactions.
Abstract
The platelet aggregation in the presence of 4 aggregation inducers was studied in 63 allergic patients, consisting of atopic and non-atopic asthmatics and aspirin-sensitive subjects, before and after inhalation tests or in vitro incubation with allergen. Basal platelet aggregation was decreased in 43% of the atopic patients for adrenaline and also in a smaller percentage for other agonists. A decreased aggregation was also observed in 3 out of 6 nonatopic patients and in aspirin-sensitive patients. In vivo or in vitro provocation tests decreased aggregation in some additional patients. These results point out to a compromise of platelets in allergic mechanisms.
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A G Palma-Carlos, M L Palma-Carlos, M C Santos, J R de Sousa. 1991. Platelet aggregation in allergic reactions.. https://doi.org/10.1159/000235374
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