Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
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Department of Pharmacology, Osmania University, India

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• Short Opinion   
  A Note on Hemostatis
  Author(s): Prasanna Kattekola*
  
  Haemostasis is very important mechanism of our body as it prevents from hemorrhage. Without this mechanism the survival of person is not possible. This system in our body represents a very delicate balance between pro-coagulant, anticoagulant allied to a method of fibrinolysis. This system consists of 5 major components in our body i.e. platelets, coagulation factors, coagulation inhibitors, fibrinolysis and blood vessels. [1]. many problems can arise in this system so these problems can be cured by a variety of medicinal plants and mushrooms. This system is controlled by thromboxane synthase (TXS), which converts prostaglandin H2 into thromboxane A2, a potent vasoconstrictor and platelet aggregator. Plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) also plays a role in haemostasis by inhibition of fibrinolysis, which prevents failure of this process. Subsequently, neutrophils release fr.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-8790.21.9.330

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