OBO ID: GO:0030168
Term Name: platelet activation Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • blood coagulation, platelet activation
Definition: A series of progressive, overlapping events triggered by exposure of the platelets to subendothelial tissue. These events include shape change, adhesiveness, aggregation, and release reactions. When carried through to completion, these events lead to the formation of a stable hemostatic plug. http://www.graylab.ac.uk/omd/
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available