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Aggregation is impaired in starved platelets due to enhanced autophagy and cellular energy depletion.
Authors: Paul M, Hemshekhar M, Kemparaju K, Girish KS Abstract Platelet hyperactivity is the hallmark of thrombosis and hemostasis disorders including atherosclerosis, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, and cancer causing significant mortality and morbidity. Therefore, regulating platelet hyperactivity is an ever growing interest. Very recently, basal autophagic process has been demonstrated to be essential for normal functioning of platelets. However, autophagy can be elevated above basal level under conditions like starvation, and how platelets respond in these settings remains to be elucidative. Therefore, in this stu...
Source: Platelets - May 30, 2018 Category: Hematology Tags: Platelets Source Type: research

Modulators of platelet function in aging.
Authors: Iyer KS, Dayal S Abstract Platelets are small, anucleated effector cells that play an important role in linking the hemostatic and inflammatory processes in the body. Platelet function is known to be altered under various inflammatory conditions including aging. A gain in platelet function during aging can increase the risk of thrombotic events, such as stroke and acute myocardial infarction. Anti-platelet therapy is designed to reduce risk of serious cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events, but the adverse consequences of therapy, such as risk for bleeding increases with aging as well. Age-associated co...
Source: Platelets - September 18, 2019 Category: Hematology Tags: Platelets Source Type: research