The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections
The coagulation and immune systems, two vital systems in the human body, share intimate connections that fundamentally determine patient health. These systems work together through several common regulatory pathways, including the Tissue Factor (TF) Pathway. Immune cells expressing TF and producing...
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| author | Grzegorz Wilhelm Paulina Mertowska Sebastian Mertowski Anna Przysucha Jerzy Strużyna Ewelina Grywalska Kamil Torres |
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| description | The coagulation and immune systems, two vital systems in the human body, share intimate connections that fundamentally determine patient health. These systems work together through several common regulatory pathways, including the Tissue Factor (TF) Pathway. Immune cells expressing TF and producing pro-inflammatory cytokines can influence coagulation, while coagulation factors and processes reciprocally impact immune responses by activating immune cells and controlling their functions. These shared pathways contribute to maintaining health and are also involved in various pathological conditions. Dysregulated coagulation, triggered by infection, inflammation, or tissue damage, can result in conditions such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Concurrently, immune dysregulation may lead to coagulation disorders and thrombotic complications. This review elucidates these intricate interactions, emphasizing their roles in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases and cancer. Understanding the complex interplay between these systems is critical for disease management and the development of effective treatments. By exploring these common regulatory mechanisms, we can uncover innovative therapeutic strategies targeting these intricate disorders. Thus, this paper presents a comprehensive overview of the mutual interaction between the coagulation and immune systems, highlighting its significance in health maintenance and disease pathology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-19042944079c46d48d934230aff241f32023-11-19T01:25:01ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences1661-65961422-00672023-08-0124161256310.3390/ijms241612563The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and ConnectionsGrzegorz Wilhelm0Paulina Mertowska1Sebastian Mertowski2Anna Przysucha3Jerzy Strużyna4Ewelina Grywalska5Kamil Torres6Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, PolandChair and Department of Didactics and Medical Simulation, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, PolandEast Center of Burns Treatment and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, PolandThe coagulation and immune systems, two vital systems in the human body, share intimate connections that fundamentally determine patient health. These systems work together through several common regulatory pathways, including the Tissue Factor (TF) Pathway. Immune cells expressing TF and producing pro-inflammatory cytokines can influence coagulation, while coagulation factors and processes reciprocally impact immune responses by activating immune cells and controlling their functions. These shared pathways contribute to maintaining health and are also involved in various pathological conditions. Dysregulated coagulation, triggered by infection, inflammation, or tissue damage, can result in conditions such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Concurrently, immune dysregulation may lead to coagulation disorders and thrombotic complications. This review elucidates these intricate interactions, emphasizing their roles in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases and cancer. Understanding the complex interplay between these systems is critical for disease management and the development of effective treatments. By exploring these common regulatory mechanisms, we can uncover innovative therapeutic strategies targeting these intricate disorders. Thus, this paper presents a comprehensive overview of the mutual interaction between the coagulation and immune systems, highlighting its significance in health maintenance and disease pathology.https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/16/12563immune systemcoagulation systemsepsisautoimmune diseases |
| spellingShingle | Grzegorz Wilhelm Paulina Mertowska Sebastian Mertowski Anna Przysucha Jerzy Strużyna Ewelina Grywalska Kamil Torres The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections International Journal of Molecular Sciences immune system coagulation system sepsis autoimmune diseases |
| title | The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections |
| title_full | The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections |
| title_fullStr | The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections |
| title_short | The Crossroads of the Coagulation System and the Immune System: Interactions and Connections |
| title_sort | crossroads of the coagulation system and the immune system interactions and connections |
| topic | immune system coagulation system sepsis autoimmune diseases |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/16/12563 |
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