These data suggest that in a rat endarterectomy model, alpha alpha Hb increases platelet deposition at sites of subintimal injury by binding NO. Increased deposition induced by alpha alpha Hb can be prevented by administration of L-arginine but not by pretreatment with aspirin.
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