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In mammalian cells, PAF (platelet-activating factor) is involved in allergy and inflammation1–3). It is now apparent that PAF also plays a role in a number of normal physiological processes, including reproduction and the lowering of blood pressure4,5). We have been reported PAF is generated not only by inflammatory cells but also by many normal tissues, such as those of the uterus, heart and stomach6).
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Nakayama, R., Yun, C., Tamaki, H., Saito, K., Kumagai, H. (1996). Physiological Action of PAF in Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae . In: Nigam, S., Kunkel, G., Prescott, S.M. (eds) Platelet-Activating Factor and Related Lipid Mediators 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 416. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0179-8_9
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