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RESEARCH PRODUCT

The evolving role of platelets in inflammation.

Guy A. ZimmermanAndrew S. WeyrichStephan Lindemann

subject

Blood PlateletsInflammationIntegrinsInflammationTranslation (biology)ThrombosisHematologyMolecular systemsBiologyPlatelet ActivationCell biologymedicineHumansPlateletPlatelet activationmedicine.symptomPhylogeny

description

Platelets are small in size and simple in structure. Nevertheless, these anucleate cytoplasts utilize complex molecular systems to regulate a variety of biological functions. Here we review evolutionary paths, traditional roles, and previously unrecognized biological capacities of platelets that interface thrombosis with inflammation and potentially identify new roles in inflammatory diseases.

10.1046/j.1538-7836.2003.00304.xhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12941029