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Recent studies have demonstrated a potential role of these structures as mediators of cellular interactions such as inflammation, coagulation, antigen presentation and apoptosis. <\/p>\n<p>We have observed increased endothelial derived microparticles (EMP) and circulating endothelial cells in active ANCA associated vasculitis that correlate with disease activity. 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