Open AccessCirculating platelet count and glycans
Author(s) -
Leonardo Rivadeneyra,
Hervé Falet,
Karin M. Hoffmeister
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current opinion in hematology/current opinion in hematology, with evaluated medline
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.295
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1080-8213
pISSN - 1065-6251
DOI - 10.1097/moh.0000000000000682
Subject(s) - platelet , thrombocytosis , thrombus , platelet activation , sialic acid , immunology , medicine , bone marrow , chemistry , biochemistry
This review highlights recent advancements in understanding the regulation of platelet numbers, focusing on mechanisms by which carbohydrates (glycans) link platelet removal with platelet production in the bone marrow in health and disease.