Platelets, the colorless blood cells responsible for clotting, play a critical role in controlling inflammation, but their effect on the immune system is less clear. A new Yale-led study has identified a protein from platelets - Dkk-1 - that contributes to chronic inflammation and has also revealed the role of platelets in the immune response.
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Research in the news: Yale study identifies new target for severe asthma, chronic inflammatory diseases
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