Statins potentiate the antibacterial effect of platelets on Staphylococcus aureus

Platelets have largely demonstrated their implication in anti-infectious immunity. This effect is ensured by the secreted molecules stored mostly in platelet alpha granules. Previous studies have reported that Staphylococcus aureus showed sensitivity to this antibacterial effect of platelets. Statin...

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Main Authors: Nadji Hannachi, Pierre-Edouard Fournier, Hélène Martel, Gilbert Habib, Laurence Camoin-Jau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-07-01
Series:Platelets
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2020.1792434