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Coronavirus 2019, Microthromboses, and Platelet Activating Factor #MMPMID32883529
Theoharides TC; Antonopoulou S; Demopoulos CA
Clin Ther 2020[Oct]; 42 (10): 1850-1852 PMID32883529show ga
Recent articles have reported elevated markers of coagulation, endothelial injury, and microthromboses in lungs from deceased patients with coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Platelets are critical in the formation of thrombi, and their most potent trigger is platelet activating factor (PAF). PAF is produced by cells involved in host defense, and its biological actions bear similarities with COVID-19 disease manifestations, including pulmonary microthromboses and inflammation, possibly via activation of mast cells. The histamine(1) receptor antagonist rupatadine was developed to have anti-PAF activity and inhibits activation of human mast cells in response to PAF. Rupatadine could be repurposed for COVID-19 prophylaxis.