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Neuropediatrics 1974; 5(4): 402-409
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1091720
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© 1974 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

The Effect of Pyridoxine on Platelet Adhesiveness in Homocystinuria

G. Holmgren, L. Hambraeus, E. Lestrup, O. Tangen
  • Department of Pediatrics, University of Umeå, Institute of Nutrition, University of Uppsala, and Department of Experimental Medicine, Pharmacia AB, Uppsala, Sweden
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1974

1974

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18 November 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Platelet adhesiveness was studied in six homocystinurics and two controls, before and during per oral ingestion of pyridoxine (B6-vitamin). A transient response to pyridoxine was seen in one of the patients, while no response was seen in the rest of the patients.

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Thrombocytes - Homocystinuria - Pyridoxine