Platelets may play key role in development of lupus

(Universit é Laval) Platelets may play a key role in the development of lupus, according to a study published today by researchers at Universit é Laval and CHU de Qu é bec-Universit é Laval Research Centre. Extracellular DNA circulating in the blood of patients with lupus causes the inflammatory reaction associated with the disease. The researchers have shown that this DNA comes in part from the platelets, better known for their role in coagulating blood.
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