Neutrophils: Linking Inflammation to Thrombosis and Unlocking New Treatment Horizons
Haokun Li1, Wenbo Shan1, Xi Zhao1
1Department of Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Abstract:
Neutrophils play a key role in inflammatory responses and thrombosis, but their complex interactions in disease pathogenesis are not fully understood. This review examines the multifaceted roles of neutrophils, focusing on their activation, cytokine release, and formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which contribute to host defense and thrombosis. We discuss the interaction between inflammation and coagulation, the direct effect of neutrophils on thrombus stability, and their involvement in pathological thrombotic diseases. The therapeutic potential of neutrophil drug loading in the treatment of thrombosis, as well as the clinical implications and future research directions, are highlighted. The aim of this review is to gain insight into the critical neutrophil-inflammation-thrombus axis and its potential as a therapeutic target for thrombotic diseases and to suggest possible directions for neutrophil-loaded drug therapy for thrombosis.
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