There is accumulating evidence that platelets play roles beyond their traditional functions in
thrombosis and hemostasis, eg, in inflammatory processes, infection and cancer, and that …

Platelets are anucleate cells produced by megakaryocytes. In recent years, a robust body of
literature supports the evolving role of platelets as key sentinel and effector cells in infectious …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an emergent pathogen
responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since its emergence, the novel …

Platelets are chief cells in hemostasis. Apart from their hemostatic roles, platelets are major
inflammatory effector cells that can influence both innate and adaptive immune responses …

Platelets are anucleate blood cells that play a crucial role in the maintenance of hemostasis.
While platelet activation and elevated platelet counts (thrombocytosis) are associated with …

Platelet-leukocyte interactions amplify inflammatory reactions, but the underlying
mechanism is still unclear. CLEC5A and CLEC2 are spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk)-coupled C …

Thrombocytopenia, which signifies a low platelet count usually below 150× 109/L, is a
common finding following or during many viral infections. In clinical medicine, mild …

Platelets are essential effector cells in hemostasis. Aside from their role in coagulation,
platelets are now recognized as major inflammatory cells with key roles in the innate and …

Platelets are classically known as essential mediators of hemostasis and thrombosis.
However, in recent years, platelets have gained recognition for their inflammatory functions …

Dengue is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus (DENV). In general, dengue is a
self‐limiting acute febrile illness followed by a phase of critical defervescence, in which …