What does no do to platelets? Unpacking the role of nitric oxide in blood clotting
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Endothelium-derived nitric oxide (NO) is a potent physiological inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation, a fact supported by extensive research in both animals and humans. Understanding what does no do to platelets is fundamental to comprehending how our bodies maintain a delicate balance between clotting and preventing thrombosis.