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ReviewThe American journal of pathology2024

Platelets in Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis: A Double-Edged Sword.

Gabriela Martinez Bravo, Gowtham Annarapu, Emely Carmona, James Nawarskas, Ross Clark, Enrico Novelli, Roberto I Mota Alvidrez

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Review in The American journal of pathology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 53 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

53 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Gabriela Martinez BravoBiomedical Engineering Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Gowtham AnnarapuVascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Emely CarmonaSchool of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
James NawarskasPharmaceutical Sciences-Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ross ClarkCell Biology and Physiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Clinical and Translational Science Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Enrico NovelliVascular Medicine Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Roberto I Mota AlvidrezBiomedical Engineering Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Pharmaceutical Sciences-Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Clinical and Translational Science Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Electronic address: rmotaalvidrez@salud.unm.edu.

Funding

Pittsburgh Liver Research CenterP30DK120531 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI Shuchang Silvia Liu · 2019 to 2026
$10.9M
Mechanistic Elucidation and Targeted Therapy of Platelet Dysfunction After TraumaR35GM119526 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI NEAL, MATTHEW D · 2016 to 2025
$3.9M
University of New Mexico Clinical and Translational Science CenterKL2TR001448 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIS CTR · PI CANNON, JUDY LIN · 2015 to 2024
$3.5M
UCSD PRIDE Faculty Development Program in Cardiovascular SciencesR25HL145817 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI Robert Scott Ross, Joann Trejo · 2019 to 2026
$3.3M
NCATS NIH HHS KL2 TR001448NHLBI NIH HHS R25 HL145817NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK120531NIGMS NIH HHS R35 GM119526
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review focuses on the dual role of platelets in atherosclerosis and thrombosis, exploring their involvement in inflammation, angiogenesis, and plaque formation, as well as their hemostatic and prothrombotic functions. Beyond their thrombotic functions, platelets engage in complex interactions with diverse cell types, influencing disease resolution and progression. The contribution of platelet degranulation helps in the formation of atheromatous plaque, whereas the reciprocal interaction with monocytes adds complexity. Alterations in platelet membrane receptors and signaling cascades contribute to advanced atherosclerosis, culminating in atherothrombotic events. Understanding these multifaceted roles of platelets will lead to the development of targeted antiplatelet strategies for effective cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Understanding platelet functions in atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis at different stages of disease will be critical for designing targeted treatments and medications to prevent or cure the disease Through this understanding, platelets can be targeted at specific times in the atherosclerosis process, possibly preventing the development of atherothrombosis.

Indexed as

AtherosclerosisBlood PlateletsThrombosisAnimalsHumansInflammation

Identifiers

PMID38885926
PMCPMC11373056

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