Zebrafish: a genetic model for hemostasis and thrombosis

J Thromb Haemost. 2005 Jan;3(1):46-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2004.00999.x.

Abstract

Here we review the zebrafish hemostatic system, its relevance to mammalian hemostasis, and its efficacy as a vertebrate genetic model to further the understanding of hemostasis and thrombosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Genetically Modified
  • Blood Platelets / cytology
  • Hemostasis*
  • Humans
  • Lasers
  • Mutation
  • Thrombosis*
  • Transgenes
  • Zebrafish