Introduction Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) is a biologically active lipid mediator derived from arachidonic acid through the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway. It belongs to the family of eicosanoids, which also includes prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and prostacyclin. Discovered in the early 1970s, TXA2 plays a central […]
Introduction Platelet aggregation is a fundamental physiological process that plays a vital role in hemostasis, wound healing, and thrombosis. When vascular injury occurs, platelets rapidly adhere to the damaged endothelium, become activated, and clump together to form a platelet plug. This process […]