This program is broadly addressed to the molecular biology, cell biology and pathogenetic role of the multimolecular mediation systems of the blood and the interface of these systems with platelets, leukocytes and the endothelial surface of blood vessels. We proposed to elucidate the fluid phase and cellular mechanisms of activation and regulation of the coagulation sequence; the initiation of fibrinolytic pathways and their products; the influence of the effects of lipoproteins and endotoxins on platelets and leukocytes, the interactions of the coagulant and fibrinolytic pathways with the complement system; the structure and modes of action of vasoactive peptides produced by proteolytic activation of these pathways. We will analyze and integrate these molecular mechanisms in light of their effects on responsible cells and attempt to analyze the pathogenesis of hereditary and of acquired immunologic and infectious diseases of a vascular, hematologic and pulmonary nature. This includes study of the etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms in genetic and acquired bleeding disorders including hemophila, atherosclerosis, immunologically mediated vasculitis, thrombosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, pulmonary vascular injury and disease of the lipoprotein system.
Showing the most recent 10 out of 329 publications
