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Platelet signaling: a complex interplay between inhibitory and activatory networks

Bye, A. P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-2253, Unsworth, A. J. and Gibbins, J. M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0372-5352 (2016) Platelet signaling: a complex interplay between inhibitory and activatory networks. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 14 (5). pp. 918-930. ISSN 1538-7933

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Abstract/Summary

The role of platelets in hemostasis and thrombosis is dependent on a complex balance of activatory and inhibitory signaling pathways. Inhibitory signals released from the healthy vasculature suppress platelet activation in the absence of platelet receptor agonists. Activatory signals present at a site of injury initiate platelet activation and thrombus formation; subsequently, endogenous negative signaling regulators dampen activatory signals to control thrombus growth. Understanding the complex interplay between activatory and inhibitory signaling networks is an emerging challenge in the study of platelet biology and necessitates a systematic approach to utilize experimental data effectively. In this review, we will explore the key points of platelet regulation and signaling that maintain platelets in a resting state, mediate activation to elicit thrombus formation or provide negative feedback. Platelet signaling will be described in terms of key signaling molecules that are common to the pathways activated by platelet agonists and can be described as regulatory nodes for both positive and negative regulators. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research (ICMR)
Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences > Biomedical Sciences
ID Code:57693
Uncontrolled Keywords:Blood; Platelets; Hemostasis; Platelet Activation; Review; Thrombosis; Signalling; Haemostasis
Publisher:Wiley

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