Thrombin-induced potassium loss from human platelets is primarily derived from the release of alpha-granules, which contain about 20% of total platelet potassium in a freely exchangeable state.
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Does not yet alter clinical platelet or potassium management; extends in vitro models of alpha-granule ion content.
Wiley et al. (1976) studied this question.
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