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Aug 2026
The molecular mechanisms of platelets in tumor invasion and metastasis: a controversial role
ABSTRACT Platelets, traditionally recognized for their role in hemostasis, are now understood to actively contribute to tumor progression, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Through dynamic bidirectional interactions with cancer cells, platelets undergo measurable alterations in count, mean platelet volume, and molecular ca...
A. Kheirkhah, Tahereh Zarei Taher, Zahra Khosrowpour et al.
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