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Background: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet counts and an increased risk of bleeding. Moreover, the apoptotic mechanisms of platelets may influence their production and lifespan.
Purpose: To assess the involvement of apoptotic markers—specifically the B-cell lymphoma protein 2 family proteins Bak and Bcl-Xl in the pathogenesis of acute primary ITP in pediatric patients, and... |