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Platelets and Multi-Organ Failure in Sepsis
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Greco E
; Lupia E
; Bosco O
; Vizio B
; Montrucchio G
Int J Mol Sci
2017[Oct]; 18
(10
): ä PMID29053592
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Platelets have received increasing attention for their role in the
pathophysiology of infectious disease, inflammation, and immunity. In sepsis, a
low platelet count is a well-known biomarker for disease severity and more
recently authors have focused their attention on the active role of platelets in
the pathogenesis of multi-organ failure. Septic shock is characterised by a
dysregulated inflammatory response, which can impair the microcirculation and
lead to organ injury. Being at the crossroads between the immune system, clotting
cascade, and endothelial cells, platelets seem to be an appealing central
mediator and possible therapeutic target in sepsis. This review focuses on the
pathogenic role of platelets in septic organ dysfunction in humans and animal
models.