Human blood platelets and viruses: defense mechanism and role in the removal of viral pathogens

Human blood platelets and viruses: defense mechanism and role in the removal of viral pathogens

Abstract Platelets are small non-nucleated cell fragments and the second most abundant cell that play crucial role in managing vascular integrity and regulating hemostasis. Recent finding shows, beyond its hemostatic function platelets also play a main role in fighting against pathogen including vir...

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Main Authors: Masresha Seyoum, Bamlaku Enawgaw, Mulugeta Melku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Platelets
Viral infections
Platelet activations
Platlet granules
Viral defense mechanisms
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12959-018-0170-8

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