New Trends in Haemostasis

InhaltsangabeEndothelial Functions and Haemostasis.- Structure, Shape and Function of Glycosaminoglycans.- Structure and Metabolism of Glycosaminoglycans.- Fibrin Polymerization and Its Role in Regulating Haemostasis.- Function of von Willebrand Factor in Plasma.- Biosynthesis and Assembly of the Factor VIII - von Willebrand Factor Complex.- Modulation of Endothelial Cell Function by Hypoxia: Perturbation of Barrier and Anticoagulant Function and Induction of a Novel Procoagulant Activity.- Tissue Factors and Endothelium.- Platelet Adhesion; A Concerted Action of Hemodynamic and Biochemical Processes.- Modulation of Endothelial Functions by Advanced Glycosylation End Products.- Procogulant Activities of Leukocytes.- Cytokine Induced Stimulation of Endothelial Cells in Vitro.- Anti-Platelet Treatment of Metastasis.- The Molecular Anatomy of Vitronectin as Extracellular Regulator Protein: Multifunctional Properties of the Heparin-Binding Domain.- Mode of Action of Annexin V (Vascular Anticoagulant Alpha), A Protein Synthesized by the Vessel Wall.- Coagulation Inhibitors and Haemostasis.- Clinical Pharmacologal Profile of Low Molecular Weight Heparins.- Anticoagulant Actions of Sulphated Polysaccharides.- Development of Synthetic Proteinase Inhibitors as Anticoagulant Agents.- Antithrombin and Its Deficiency States.- "New" Coagulation Inhibitors.- Biological Function of Vitamin K Antagonists.- Plasminogen Activator Inhibitors: Biological Effects.- Fibrin-Specific Clot Lysis with Single Chain Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (scu-PA).- Antibody - Mediated Thrombolysis: Promise and Problems.- Thromboembolism: Detection and Prophylaxis.- Causation and Prevention of Coronary Thrombosis: Present Situation.- Non-Invasiva Diagnostic Techniques in Deep Vein Thrombosis.- Evaluation of the Bleeding Effects of Antithrombotic Drugs.- List of Participants.- List of Sponsors.