Platelet Adhesion to Collagen
| Anticoagulant . | Without dRGDW . | With dRGDW . |
|---|---|---|
| LMWH-blood | 29.8 ± 6.2 | 39.7 ± 2.3 |
| Citrated-blood | 26.0 ± 2.7 | 1.6 ± 0.2 |
| Anticoagulant . | Without dRGDW . | With dRGDW . |
|---|---|---|
| LMWH-blood | 29.8 ± 6.2 | 39.7 ± 2.3 |
| Citrated-blood | 26.0 ± 2.7 | 1.6 ± 0.2 |
Collagen type III was perfused with whole blood at a shear rate of 1,600 s−1 for 5 minutes with or without 50 μmol/L dRGDW. Results are expressed as percent surface coveraged with platelets (mean ± SD, n = 4).
Abbreviation: dRGDW, D-arginyl-glycyl-L-aspartyl-L-tryptophan.