Aggregation in a participant diagnosed with a TxA2 pathway defect. Aggregation in a participant (p) diagnosed with a TxA2 pathway defect. The TxA2 pathway defect also results in the abolition of response to arachidonic acid (1mM) and impairment in response to other agonists, including ADP and adrenaline, but not to U46619, indicating a defect in arachidonic acid metabolism. ācā indicates control (healthy volunteer). The pattern of aggregation is representative of other participants diagnosed with a defect in arachidonic metabolism.