A total of 14 antibodies were found to label resting and/or activated swine
platelets. Six recognized CD previously characterized for swine (CD29, CD4
1/61 and CD46). One had been characterized for human cells (CD47). Two anti
bodies with CD14 and SLA class I specificity suggested by the donor as well
as five blind antibodies were also positive on platelets. One antibody app
eared to recognize the swine homologue to human CD47, and four remained unc
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