Abstract
Platelets are cell fragments lacking nuclei that play a key role in blood clotting. Using an impressive genetic screen involving ENU-mutagenesis of whole mice, Mason et al. (2007) report in this issue their identification of mutations in the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-xL that cause accelerated death of platelets leading to platelet deficiency.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1035-1036 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cell |
Volume | 128 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 23 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)