Platelets in inflammation and atherogenesis

Platelets contribute to processes beyond thrombus formation and may play a so far underestimated role as an immune cell in various circumstances. This review outlines immune functions of platelets in host defense, but also how they may contribute to mechanisms of infectious diseases. A particular em...

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Main Authors: Henry Morten Nording, Peter eSeizer, Harald F. Langer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2015.00098/full