Journal article
The Coagulation System in Humans
Abstract
Complex, interrelated systems exist to maintain the fluidity of the blood in the vascular system while allowing for the rapid formation of a solid blood clot to prevent hemorrhaging subsequent to blood vessel injury. These interrelated systems are collectively referred to as haemostasis. The components involved in the haemostatic mechanism consist of vessel walls, platelets, coagulation factors, inhibitors, and the fibrinolytic system. In the …
Authors
Chan AKC; Paredes N
Journal
Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 992, , pp. 3–12
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1007/978-1-62703-339-8_1
ISSN
1064-3745