Socratic Lectures 8

Abstract

The understanding of platelet biology stepped out of the (patho)physiology of hemostasis long ago. Currently, platelets are acknowledged as effective sentinels against pathogens and powerful regulators of inflammatory processes. While accomplishing these tasks, their structural and physiological features undergo constant changes, often associated with the proteomics indices in the tissues and biofluids. Assessing these associations in different animal species provides a substantial comparative benefit. Nevertheless, the sine qua non for the reliable interpretation of the obtained data is a comprehensive understanding of the applied analytical and bioinformatics methods.