Platelets - cells with many functions

Platelets are a multifunctional cell with roles in homeostasis, heamostatic and non-heamostatic events. They contribute and are essential to the process of blood clotting. Platelets are great player in the onset of thrombosis. Platelets also play a less known role in immunity, neuroinflammation and tumour biology. These blood cells pose as important targets in the treatment of various cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, as well as in the onset of cancer. Some antiplatelet therapies are already in use, however the majority of them is still being researched as they hold great potential as future treatment methods