The expanding field of platelet-bacterial interconnections

Platelets
Steven W Kerrigan

Abstract

Given their small size, platelets are emerging as being one of the most important entities in the bloodstream. Not only do they play a key role in maintaining thrombosis and haemostasis, platelets also play a critical role in orchestrating the immune response. Being the first cell at the site of injury, they are perfectly placed to assess the extent of the damage and recruit immune cells as is necessary. As a first line of defence, platelets can act as primitive immune cells themselves by interacting with invading pathogens. A number of platelet receptors have been shown to interact with bacteria either directly or indirectly, involving a plasma protein bridge. This review will discuss the molecular mechanisms that exist between platelets and bacteria and the functional response to the interaction. We will also discuss the importance of considering animal models of disease and the use of physiological shear when studying platelet-bacterial interactions.

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