Review Article

The PPAR-Platelet Connection: Modulators of Inflammation and Potential Cardiovascular Effects

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Possible role of PPAR agonists in dampening inflammation and reducing cardiovascular events. PPAR agonists may reduce the risk for thrombosis. Besides playing a role in adipogenesis, lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity, PPARs may dampen inflammation by attenuating platelet activation.
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