Receptors & granules Flashcards
1
Q
Receptors that bind directly to collagen
A
GPVI and A2B1
2
Q
Receptor that binds to vWf (indirect collagen receptor)
A
GP1b-IX-V
3
Q
Receptor that binds fibrinogen
A
GPIIb/IIIa (needs to be activated first)
Also known as a11b/b3
4
Q
What are receptors for ADP
A
P2Y receptors
5
Q
What is job of P2Y receptors and where are they found?
A
Present in dense granules and released when activated. Activate more platelets
