Aspirin, platelet inhibition and cancer prevention

Several lines of evidence are consistent with the hypothesis that activated platelets contribute to colorectal tumorigenesis and metastatization through direct cell–cell interactions and the release of different lipid and protein mediators, and microvesicles. This review examines the clinical pharma...

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Main Authors: Paola Patrignani, Carlo Patrono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-11-01
Series:Platelets
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2018.1492105
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Summary:Several lines of evidence are consistent with the hypothesis that activated platelets contribute to colorectal tumorigenesis and metastatization through direct cell–cell interactions and the release of different lipid and protein mediators, and microvesicles. This review examines the clinical pharmacology of low-dose aspirin as a basis for discussing the mechanisms underlying the contribution of platelets to neoplastic transformation and progression of cancer via the development of metastases.
ISSN:0953-7104
1369-1635