Endothelial and platelet markers in diabetes mellitus type 2

Figure 1 The role of von Willebrand factor in the platelet adhesion to the damaged vessel wall and the subsequent platelet aggregation. Adapted from: Trombose[11]. vWF: Von Willebrand factor; GP: Glycoprotein.

Figure 2 The structure of the platelet and its most important functions, including the secretion of stored products, as well as the binding of specific surface glycoproteins to the endothelium (bottom), and other platelet (left side). Adapted from: Trombose[11]. ADP: Adenosine diphosphate; ATP: Adenosine triphosphate; β-TG: Beta-thromboglobulin; GP: Glycoprotein; PDGF: Platelet-derived growth factor; PF4: Platelet factor 4; TSP: Thrombospondin; vWF: Von Willebrand factor.