Despite being acaryote cell fragments, platelets share a number of properties ... attach to them and become activated, thereby releasing the content of their granules. Consequently, antimicrobial ...

[97–99] There are two main causes for the bacteria-induced thrombocytopenia: Bacteria induce platelet activation. Activated platelets show shortened survival and are targets of phagocytic ...

These are activated platelets with filopodia. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the ...

Although early indications suggest that these new therapeutics are well tolerated, stimulation of c-Mpl may potentiate platelet activation and trigger thrombosis, a particular concern for older ...

A report published in the journal The Lancet described a case in which activated charcoal interfered with platelet-lowering medication; platelets are the part of the blood responsible for clotting.

Pregnancy comes with a lot of risk factors - the deadliest being excessive bleeding following childbirth, also referred to as ...