Collagen-platelet interaction: platelet non-integrin receptors

Platelet-collagen interaction is a complex event that involves ligand-recep tor interaction. There are many adhesive non-integrin receptors for platele ts to interact with various types of collagens. These nonintegrin receptors also serve as signal transducers both from the outside of platelets to the inside and possibly vice versa. The present review covers basic aspects of non-integrin receptor function and various signal transduction pathways.