In a study, El Bannoudi et al. found that platelets contribute to the pathogenesis of SLE by secreting the proinflammatory platelet-associated lectin, galactoside-binding, soluble 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP), which also represents a novel biomarker of SLE clinical activity.
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Platelets: An Underrecognized Piece of the Lupus Puzzle
Platelets may be a key source of mitochondrial antigens in systemic lupus erythematosus, according to a recent study.