Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ThromboForce (Platelet tractions through the Glycoprotein (GP) GPIb receptor as a potential marker for platelet reactivity)

Problem addressed:Blood platelets bind to injured sites of blood vessels and aggregate there to stop bleeding. Platelet adhesion and aggregation is an active biomechanical process controlled by platelet biochemistry and signalling. When this process goes out of control, it can...