An update on the pathophysiology of immune thrombocytopenia

Conclusions ITP is predominately a T cell disorder which leads to a breakdown in self tolerance mechanisms and allows for the generation of anti-platelet autoantibodies and T cells. Novel therapeutics that target T cells may be the most effective way to perhaps cure this disorder.
Source: Current Opinion in Hematology - Category: Hematology Tags: TRANSFUSION MEDICINE AND IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY: Edited by Karina Yazdanbakhsh Source Type: research