Platelets and viruses.
Platelets
; 32(3): 325-330, 2021 Apr 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1092288
ABSTRACT
Platelets play an essential role in maintaining vascular integrity after injury. In addition, platelets contribute to the immune response to pathogens. For instance, they express receptors that mediate binding of viruses, and toll-like receptors that activate the cell in response to pathogen-associated molecular patterns. Platelets can be beneficial and/or detrimental during viral infections. They reduce blood-borne viruses by engulfing the free virus and presenting the virus to neutrophils. However, platelets can also enhance inflammation and tissue injury during viral infections. Here, we discuss the roles of platelets in viral infection.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Receptors, Virus
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Viral Proteins
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Viruses
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Blood Platelets
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Host-Pathogen Interactions
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COVID-19
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Neutrophils
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Platelets
Journal subject:
Hematology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
09537104.2021.1887842
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