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Leukocytapheresis (LCAP) decreases the level of platelet-derived microparticles (MPs) and increases the level of granulocytes-derived MPs: a possible connection with the effect of LCAP on rheumatoid arthritis

Kunihiko Umekita, Toshihiko Hidaka, Shiro Ueno, Ichiro Takajo, Yasufumi Kai, Y. Nagatomo, Akira Sawaguchi, Tatsuo Suganuma, Akihiko Okayama

Modern Rheumatology · 2009 · 19 citations · 17 references

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The american rheumatism association 1987 revised criteria for the classification of rheumatoid arthritis

Frank C. Arnett, Steven M. Edworthy, D. Blöch et al. · Arthritis & Rheumatism · 1988 · 19.9K citations

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Phosphatidylserine (PS) induces PS receptor–mediated macropinocytosis and promotes clearance of apoptotic cells

Peter R. Hoffmann, Aimee M. deCathelineau, Carol Anne Ogden et al. · The Journal of Cell Biology · 2001 · 537 citations · Full text

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Measuring circulating cell‐derived microparticles

Wenche Jy, Lawrence L. Horstman, Joaquín J. Jiménez et al. · Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis · 2004 · 403 citations

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Cell‐derived microparticles in synovial fluid from inflamed arthritic joints support coagulation exclusively via a factor VII–dependent mechanism

R.J. Berckmans, Rienk Nieuwland, Paul P. Tak et al. · Arthritis & Rheumatism · 2002 · 195 citations

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Increase of circulating neutrophil and platelet microparticles during acute vasculitis and hemodialysis

Laurent Daniel, Fádi Fakhouri, Damien Joly et al. · Kidney International · 2006 · 155 citations

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