Handbook of Platelet Physiology and Pharmacology

Contributors. Preface. Introduction.

1. Platelet Physiology & Pharmacology: An overview; G.H.R. Rao. Receptor Biology.

2. Human Platelet Thrombin Receptors and the two Receptor Model for Platelet Activation; G.A. Jamieson, et al.

3. Platelet Thromboxane Receptors: Biology and Function; G.J. Johnson.

4. Collagen Receptors: Biology and Functions; B. Kehrel.

5. Adenosine Receptors: Biology and Function; K.C. Agarwal.

6. Platelet Activating Factor and Platelets; S.D. Shukla.

7. Platelet Glycoprotein 1b-V-1X: Biology and Function; K.J. Clemetson.

8. Fibrinogen Receptors: Biology and Function; E.I. Peerschke. Platelet Biochemistry.

9. Biochemistry of Platelet Activation; A. Ryningen, H. Holmsen.

10. GTP Binding Proteins in Platelets; B.R. Lester.

11. Platelet Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases; R.W. Colman.

12. Polyenoic Fatty Acids and Platelet Function; M. Murthy.

13. Phospholipase A2 in Platelets; M. Murthy. Experimental Physiology.

14. Platelet Biorheology: Adhesive Interactions in Flow; M.M. Frojmovic.

15. Platelet Vessel Wall Interactions; G. Escolar, M. Diaz-Ricart.

16. Platelet-Biomaterial Interactions; T. Chandy and G.H.R. Rao.

17. Comparative Physiology of Platelets from Different Species; D.J. Weiss. Platelet Pathology.

18. The Molecular Pathology of Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia; D. French.

19. Congenital Disorders of Platelet Signal Transduction and Secretion; A. Koneti Rao.

20. Biochemistry of Altered Platelet Reactivity in Hypertension; Huzoor-Akbar. Platelet Pharmacology.

21. Nitric Oxide-mediated Regulation of Platelet Function; M.W. Radomski, A.S. Rodomski.

22. Aspirin, Prostaglandins and Platelet Function: Pharmacology and Thrombosis Prevention; D.C. Calverley, G.J. Roth.

23. Current Developments in Anticoagulant and Antithrombotic Agents; J. Fareed, et al.

24. Randomized Trials of Antiplatelet Therapy; C. Sudlow, C. Baigent

Subject Index.