Platelet

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Platelet

Description

Platelets or Thrombocytes (PLT) are cell fragments derived from megakaryocytes with hemostatic function in the blood stream. PLT are anucleated but contain functioning mitochondria that play a critical role in PLT activation.

Abbreviation: PLT

Reference: Garcia-Souza 2014 Int J Biochem Cell Biol

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Cell Size

In the quiescent state, PLT have a discoid shape, measuring 2.0 to 5.0 um in diameter, 0.5 um in thickness and having a cell volume of 6 to 10 femtoliters.

References

  1. White JG (2007) Platelets 2nd Edition, Academic Press, Burlington. White 2007 Platelets
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