Platelets in Human Health and Diseases
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Biology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Interests: platelet; hemostasis; thrombosis; antiplatelet drugs; inflammation; cancer; cardiovascular diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Platelets are tiny blood cells with several physiological purposes; they play a key role in both health and disease. In health, platelets circulate in the bloodstream and remain in a resting state until they are activated by injury or other stimuli. Maintaining the proper balance between thrombosis and bleeding is a dynamic process involving many pro- and anticoagulant components. At the site of vascular injury, platelet accumulation is the first wave of hemostasis. Platelet adhesion, activation, and aggregation are critical events in hemostasis. Many basic science projects and research studies are investigating novel pathophysiological mechanisms and providing new insights into the current understanding of the contribution of platelets to many clinical situations, such as inflammation, tissue regeneration, cancer progression, and other pathophysiological processes. In disease states, platelets can be involved in the progression and severity of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and cancer.
Prof. Dr. Joanna Sikora
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- platelet
- hemostasis
- thrombosis
- antiplatelet drugs
- inflammation
- cancer
- cardiovascular diseases
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