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Front Matter i-v
Introduction 1-1
Contributions of Electron Microscopy to the Study of Platelets 2-22
Normal and Abnormal Platelets (Motion Picture) 23-31
The Part Played by Platelets in the Formation of an Efficient Hemostatic Plug 32-39
Clot Retraction 40-49
The Plasma Co-factors of Thrombin in Viscous Metamorphosis and Clot Retraction 50-56
Platelets in Blood Coagulation 57-62
The Disappearance of Adenosine Triphosphate and Other Changes in Phosphorus Compounds in Relation to Thromboplastin Formation 63-74
Mucopolysaccharides of Blood Platelets 75-78
Thromboplastic Effectsof Phospholipids Derived from Platelets and Red Cells 79-86
Action of Brain and Platelet Lipids in Clotting Systems In Vitro 87-103
A Thrombocyte Agglutinating Factor in Plasma and Serum 104-110
Influence of Surface and Anticoagulants on Platelet Storage 111-117
Some Qualitative Studies of Platelet Function 118-131
An Evaluation of the Hemorrhagic Diathesis in Patients with Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom 132-146
Animal Screening Studies for Testing Hemostatic Effects of Platelets and Platelet Substitutes for Clinical Use. Use of Dogs Made Thrombocytopenic by Irradiation 147-153
A Method for Evaluating the Hemostatic Effect of Various Agents in Thrombocytopenic Rats and Mice 154-159
Transfusion of Fresh Viable Platelets 160-162
Platelets Harvested from a Cohn-ADL Fractionator and Stored in Gelatin 163-167
Preservation of Canine Platelets with Glycerin-Dextrose Solutions 168-172
Experience with Rapidly Frozen Platelets 173-180
Lyophilized Platelets in Thrombocytopenic Hemorrhage 181-187
Clinical Trial of Platelet Factor 3 of Bovine Origin 188-195
Closing Remarks 196-196
Attendance List 197-202
Index of Authors and Discussants 203-204

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Proceedings of the Third Conference on Platelets (1959)

Chapter: Introduction

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Chapter: Introduction