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|description='''Platelets''' or ''' | |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. | ||
|info=[[Garcia-Souza 2014 Int J Biochem Cell Biol]] | |info=[[Garcia-Souza 2014 Int J Biochem Cell Biol]] | ||
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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
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. [1]
References
- White JG (2007) Platelets 2nd Edition, Academic Press, Burlington. White 2007 Platelets
