Innate immune system cells control megakaryopoiesis They discovered that the progenitor cells of MKs are fully consumed and constantly replaced during platelet formation (thrombopoiesis). This ...

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More than two million platelet units are needed in the United States every year. However, natural platelets aren’t always available or portable, have a high risk of contamination, and have a limited ...

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In a recent study published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, researchers investigated the role of platelets in the adverse immune response against a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ...

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They discovered that the progenitor cells of MKs are fully consumed and constantly replaced during platelet formation (thrombopoiesis). This decisive process is regulated by the innate immune system ...