Progress of relationship between platelets and tumor metastasis / 肿瘤研究与临床

ABSTRACT

As the key features of tumor, metastasis has multiple mechanisms and could cause poor survival. Accumulated evidences indicate that platelet plays an important role in tumor metastasis. Platelet count had become a significant indicator for predicting tumor prognosis,and antiplatelet therapy is an effective way for tumor treatment. Here, the recent advancements of the relationship between platelets and tumor metastasis are reviewed.