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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2014; 20(12): 3180-3190
Published online Mar 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i12.3180
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Figure 1 Possible iron deficiency mechanisms affecting platelet count in inflammatory bowel disease. PLT: Platelets; TPO: Thrombopoietin; EPO: Erythropoietin.
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Figure 2 Factors affecting platelet function and platelet products in inflammatory bowel disease. PLT: Platelets; ADP: Adenosine diphosphate; PDMP: Platelet-derived microparticles; PDGF: Platelet-derived growth factor; EGF: Epidermal growth factor; TGF: Transforming growth factor; VEGF: Vascular endothelial growth factor; PF-4: Platelet factor-4; IL: Interleukin.