Membrane Microparticles: Two Sides of the Coin

Overview

Journal Physiology (Bethesda)

Specialty Physiology

Date 2005 Jan 18

PMID 15653836

Citations 265

Authors

Benedicte Hugel

M Carmen Martinez

Corinne Kunzelmann

Jean-Marie Freyssinet

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Abstract

Microparticles are plasma membrane-derived vesicles shed from stimulated cells, in the broad sense of the term. Their presence is interpreted by proximal or remote cells in fundamental physiological processes including intercellular communication, hemostasis, and immunity. On the other hand, variations of their number or characteristics are frequently observed in pathophysiological situations.

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