Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2004; 8 (5): 193-198

Platelets: new players in the mucosal scenario of inflammatory bowel disease

S. Danese, F. Scaldaferri, A. Papa, R. Pola, M. Sans*, G. Gasbarrini, P. Pola, A. Gasbarrini

Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Rome – Rome (Italy)
* Hospital Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology – Barcelona (Spain)

Abstract. – Besides their classical haemostatic task, platelets are now recognized as novel cells deeply involved in inflammation. Compelling evidence support their role as active player in mucosal tissue injury that occurs in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In both forms of inflammatory bowel disease platelets contribute to microvascular endothelial activation and recruitment of inflammatory cells, thus fostering and amplifying mucosal inflammation.

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S. Danese, F. Scaldaferri, A. Papa, R. Pola, M. Sans*, G. Gasbarrini, P. Pola, A. Gasbarrini
Platelets: new players in the mucosal scenario of inflammatory bowel disease

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2004
Vol. 8 - N. 5
Pages: 193-198

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