BCH 4024 OC 3426 SP26 E2 Q19: During platelet activation, ph…
BCH 4024 OC 3426 SP26 E2 Q19: During platelet activation, phosphatidylserine (PS) must be rapidly moved to the outer leaflet to create a negatively charged surface for coagulation factor binding. A patient with abnormal clot formation shows reduced PS exposure on activated platelets, despite normal ATP levels. Laboratory studies demonstrate loss of Ca²⁺‑dependent bidirectional phospholipid movement. Which of the following membrane proteins is most likely defective?