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Platelets are complex immune cells that can induce a plethora of inflammatory responses. Platelets activate principally via their differential secretion of granule contents and adhesion receptor expression. Via these mechanisms, platelets can elicit leukocyte-mediated inflammation, including the responses indicated in this figure.
