Platelets, endothelium, and vessel injury

Download Citation on ResearchGate \textbar Platelets, endothelium, and vessel injury \textbar Injury to the endothelial lining of arteries is an important mechanism in both the early and late stages of the development of atherosclerosis. Platelets can contribute to the early lesions by releasing factors that cause smooth muscle cell migration and proliferation. In the... \vphantom