Abstract

CUSTODIO-CHABLE, Santiago J.; LEZAMA, Ruth A.  and  REYES-MALDONADO, Elba. Platelet activation as a trigger factor for inflammation and atherosclerosis. Cir. cir. [online]. 2020, vol.88, n.2, pp.233-243.  Epub Nov 15, 2021. ISSN 2444-054X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.19000725.

Platelets, in addition to participating in atherosclerosis, play a very active role in the immune response of this disease since they have the ability to interact with various inflammatory cells, in addition to secreting cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, etc. The functions of platelets go beyond their interaction with the endothelium, as they participate in creating an inflammatory environment, which contributes to the loss of homeostasis. On the other hand, platelet-derived microparticles induce the activation of other platelets, of endothelial cells and in recruiting leukocytes. For all the above, platelets and the inflammatory environment can be considered as possible therapeutic targets to prevent the development of atherosclerosis and the events associated with it.

Keywords : Atherosclerosis; Inflammation; Platelets.

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