Consensus report on markers to distinguish procoagulant platelets from apoptotic platelets: communication from the Scientific and Standardization Committee of the ISTH

J Thromb Haemost

31 July Jul 2023 one year ago
  • Camera M among collaborators

Procoagulant platelets are a subpopulation of highly activated platelets that promote coagulation through surface-exposed, negatively charged phospholipids, especially phosphatidylserine. Procoagulant platelets are important for clot stabilization during hemostasis, and an increased number of these platelets is associated with thrombotic risk. There is a need for harmonization in this area since many of the markers and methods used to assess procoagulant platelets are not specific when used in isolation but are also associated with platelet apoptosis.

Reference: Consensus report on markers to distinguish procoagulant platelets from apoptotic platelets: communication from the Scientific and Standardization Committee of the ISTH. Josefsson EC, Ramström S, Thaler J, Lordkipanidzé M; COAGAPO study group. J Thromb Haemost. 2023 Aug;21(8):2291-2299.

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