“…This extends observations from previous reports describing the anti-adhesive properties of the HS chains of perlecan, although the underlying mechanism was not known (Klein, Conzelmann, Beck, Timpl, & Muller, 1995; Lord et al, 2009). Moreover, heparinized polymers showed less platelet adhesion than their non-heparinized counterparts (Han, Jeong, & Kim, 1989; Lindhout et al, 1995; Olsson, Lagergren, Larsson, & Radegran, 1977). Our results with platelets from G6b-B-deficient mice demonstrate that heparin or HS engagement by G6b-B on these surfaces induce an inhibitory signal, blocking platelet activation and adhesion.…”