Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Platelets

Platelets are small, disc-shaped cells that are found in the bloodstream and have a key role in the process of blood clotting. They help the body to form clots and stop bleeding after an injury or surgery. Platelets also help to repair damaged blood vessels and prevent infection. Platelets are essential for normal w…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 38× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Platelets are small, disc-shaped cells that are found in the bloodstream and have a key role in the process of blood clotting. They help the body to form clots and stop bleeding after an injury or surgery. Platelets also help to repair damaged blood vessels and prevent infection. Platelets are essential for normal wound healing and are also important in cardiovascular disease as they help to reduce the risk of blood clots that can lead to heart attacks or strokes. Platelets are also used in medical procedures such as bone marrow transplants and cancer treatment.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 38 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Platelets, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Thrombosis and treatments.

Journal editorial board
Ioanna Koniari · Greece

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