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Spleen's Hidden Role in Regulating Systemic Platelet Activation
Key Takeaways
- A new paper in Science, "Splenic regulation of systemic platelet activation state," appears in Volume 393, Issue 6817 (September 2026).
- The framing positions the spleen as a regulator of how activated circulating platelets are, going beyond its long-recognized role as a platelet reservoir.
- The distinction matters because a systemic activation set point would influence clotting, bleeding, and cardiovascular risk beyond the site of injury.
- Possible implications span thrombosis, splenectomy care, inflammation, platelet transfusion, and antiplatelet therapy.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.org