Platelet Activation and Aggregation Promote Lung Inflammation and Influenza Virus Pathogenesis

Ba Lê, Vuong; G. Schneider, Jochen; Boergeling, Yvonne; Berri, Fatma; Ducatez, Mariette; Guérin, Jean‐Luc; Adrian, Iris; Errazuriz-Cerda, Elisabeth; Frasquilho, Sónia; Antunes, Laurent; Lina, Bruno; Bordet, Jean‐Claude; Jandrot‐Perrus, Martine; Ludwig, Stephan; Riteau, Béatrice

doi:10.1164/rccm.201406-1031oc

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Platelet Activation and Aggregation Promote Lung Inflammation and Influenza Virus Pathogenesis

Published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine • Feb 9, 2015

Authors:

Vuong Ba Lê

Jochen G. Schneider

Yvonne Boergeling

Abstract

RATIONALE: The hallmark of severe influenza virus infection is excessive inflammation of the lungs. Platelets are activated during influenza, but their role in influenza virus pathogenesis and inflammatory responses is unknown. OBJECTIVES: To determine the role of platelets during influenza A virus ...

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Medicine

Pathogenesis

Inflammation

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