Clinical CHD - Clinical Platelet Therapy Research

Platelets are central mediators of arterial thrombosis and the main target of treatment as well as prophylaxis of coronary heart disease. However, despite improvements in antiplatelet therapy thrombotic disorders a still a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Therefore, the central aim of this project is to pave the way for innovative therapeutic approaches targeting the prothrombotic functions of platelets. This is based on an improved understanding of the interactions of platelets with the coagulation as well as the immune system using state-of-the-art basic science approaches and reaching to clinical evaluation. The results of this project will provide valuable insight into the mechanisms of thrombotic disorders and will break new ground for the treatment of coronary heart disease.