[97–99] There are two main causes for the bacteria-induced thrombocytopenia: Bacteria induce platelet activation. Activated platelets show shortened survival and are targets of phagocytic ...

Although early indications suggest that these new therapeutics are well tolerated, stimulation of c-Mpl may potentiate platelet activation and trigger thrombosis, a particular concern for older ...

Platelets have been shown to cover a broad range of functions. Besides their role in hemostasis, they have immunological functions and thus participate in the interaction between pathogens and ...

A man with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance and thrombosis was found to have a previously undetected pathogenic monoclonal antibody that activated platelets in a PF4-dependent manner ...

Purpose Physical fitness may confer protection from thrombosis; however, exercise-induced platelet activation may be involved in the triggering of acute vascular events. This study aimed to assess ...

Pregnancy comes with a lot of risk factors - the deadliest being excessive bleeding following childbirth, also referred to as ...