Abstract
In this issue of Blood, Kanaji et al have identified the cellular mechanisms responsible for the bleeding abnormality and macrothrombocytopenia associated with sitosterolemia.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Blood Platelets / physiology*
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Hemorrhage / blood*
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Humans
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Hypercholesterolemia / blood*
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Intestinal Diseases / blood*
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Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors / blood*
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Phytosterols / adverse effects*
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Phytosterols / blood
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Platelet Activation / physiology*