Role of platelet in immunity and inflammation / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

ABSTRACT

Platelets are anuclear cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes, playing a critical role in hemostasis and thrombosis through adhesion,activation,release and aggregation. Antiplatelet therapy represents as the cornerstone of secondary prophylaxis of cardiovascular diseases. Increasing evidences sup-port the emerging role of platelets in innate immunity and inflammation and their involvement in the patho-physiological processes of sepsis, atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases and tumors. Anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects of aspirin and P2Y12 receptor antagonist have been reported in clinical trials, suggesting that antiplatelet therapy may have a broad prospect in application. In this review,we focused on the molecu-lar mechanism of platelet involved in immunity and inflammation. In addition,recent findings of antiplatelet therapy for sepsis,atherosclerosis and tumors were discussed.