Molecular Basis Linking Platelet to Inflammation

Blood platelets not only play an important role in hemostasis and thrombosis,but increasing evidence show that they participate in the induction of inflammation.Firstly,platelets contain and release cytokines and immune mediators.And platelets are able to modulate and regulate the function of surrounding cells by adhesion molecules or by the release of various factors.

Introduction Blood platelets not only play an important role in hemostasis and thrombosis, but increasing evidence show that they participate in the induction of inflammation. Firstly, platelets contain and release cytokines and immune mediators. And platelets are able to modulate and regulate the function of surrounding cells by adhesion molecules or by the release of various factors.