The effect of unfractionated heparin, danaparoid, fondaparinux, and argatroban on PF4/anti-PF4 immune complexes from patients with VITT. Heparin and danaparoid inhibit the formation of PF4/ anti-PF4 immune complexes (IC), cause the dissociation of pre-formed ICs, and inhibit platelet activation. Fondaparinux does not inhibit IC formation and does not cause the dissociation of pre-formed ICs, but modestly inhibits platelet activation. Argatroban has no effect on ICs or platelet activation. Professional illustration by Patrick Lane, ScEYEnce Studios.

The effect of unfractionated heparin, danaparoid, fondaparinux, and argatroban on PF4/anti-PF4 immune complexes from patients with VITT. Heparin and danaparoid inhibit the formation of PF4/ anti-PF4 immune complexes (IC), cause the dissociation of pre-formed ICs, and inhibit platelet activation. Fondaparinux does not inhibit IC formation and does not cause the dissociation of pre-formed ICs, but modestly inhibits platelet activation. Argatroban has no effect on ICs or platelet activation. Professional illustration by Patrick Lane, ScEYEnce Studios.

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