[Recent research on platelet-leukocyte aggregates and their role in the pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease]

Abstract

Activated platelets may interact with various types of leukocytes such as monocytes, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and lymphocytes, trigger intercellular signal transduction, and thus lead to thrombosis and synthesis of massive inflammatory mediators. Elevated levels of circulating platelet-leukocyte aggregates have been found in patients with thrombotic or inflammatory diseases. This article reviews the latest research on the formation, function, and detection methods of platelet-leukocyte aggregates and their role in the onset of Kawasaki disease, so as to provide new ideas for studying the pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease.

Keywords: Antiplatelet agent; Coronary artery ectasia; Kawasaki disease; Platelet-leukocyte aggregate.

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