MODULATION OF PODOPLANIN MEDIATED PLATELET ACTIVATION

摘要

The present invention relates generally to the use of modulators of podoplanin (PDPN) mediated platelet activation. For example, an agonist or mimic of podoplanin (PDPN)/C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) signaling may be used to inhibit vascular leakage or promote vascular integrity. Alternatively, an antagonist of podoplanin (PDPN)/C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) signaling may be used to inhibit platelet activation.