Hemocompatibility of treated polystyrene
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Grunkemeier, J. M. ;Tsai, W. B. ;Horbett, T. A.
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Article
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1998
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Platelet adhesion to biomaterials is often used as an index of blood compatibility, but a more clinically relevant issue is whether the adherent platelets are able to promote clot formation (i.e., if they are in the procoagulant state). Platelets rapidly generate thrombin when they are in the procoa