SARATIN FOR INHIBITING PLATELET ADHESION TO COLLAGEN

摘要

Use of the polypeptide Saratin for the manufacture of a medicament having the capability to significantly decrease platelet adhesion and platelet accumulation after vascular injuries or endarterectomy. The invention furthermore relates to a novel medical use of Saratin as an inhibitor of thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia, wherein said polypeptide may be used locally as a topical agent or as a coating on, or otherwise incorporated or associated with medical devices.