2014
DOI: 10.3390/ijms151017901
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Platelets: Still a Therapeutical Target for Haemostatic Disorders

Abstract: Platelets are cytoplasmatic fragments from bone marrow megakaryocytes present in blood. In this work, we review the basis of platelet mechanisms, their participation in syndromes and in arterial thrombosis, and their potential as a target for designing new antithrombotic agents. The option of new biotechnological sources is also explored.

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“…Human thrombopoiesis is finely tuned, since the number and function of circulating platelets are essential to maintain hemostasis [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. Indeed, while excessive platelet release (thrombocytosis) and activation (platelet hyperreactivity) are usually associated with a higher thrombotic risk [ 25 ], reduced platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) and altered platelets function, due to inherited or acquired defects [ 26 ], might compromise wound healing, resulting in an increased risk of bleeding and hemorragic disorders [ 27 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Human thrombopoiesis is finely tuned, since the number and function of circulating platelets are essential to maintain hemostasis [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. Indeed, while excessive platelet release (thrombocytosis) and activation (platelet hyperreactivity) are usually associated with a higher thrombotic risk [ 25 ], reduced platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) and altered platelets function, due to inherited or acquired defects [ 26 ], might compromise wound healing, resulting in an increased risk of bleeding and hemorragic disorders [ 27 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The site of platelet reserve is the spleen and the senescent platelets undergo phagocytosis in the spleen and liver. The zones of platelet have been explained in Figure 1 (6).…”
Section: Platelet Kineticsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Pathological conditions occur because of nonspecific activity of platelets, stimulation of agonist secretion, and platelet aggregation in atheromatous plaques; these conditions decrease the number of platelets in circulation and cause ischemia. 85 The mechanism by which platelets engulf small molecules is different from conventional phagocytosis, in which an engulfed substance is metabolized. Compared with other carriers, encapsulated substances in the platelet remain intact, and are thus referred to as covercytes.…”
Section: Platelets As Drug Delivery Systemsmentioning
confidence: 99%