GSDME-mediated pyroptosis contributes to chemotherapy-induced platelet hyperactivity and thrombotic potential

Background Introduction Chemotherapy has long been a cornerstone of cancer treatment but is accompanied by significant side effects. Among cancer patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy drugs (e.g., cisplatin), the incidence of thromboembolic events significantly increases, including pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular incidents, angina, and...

Gene Therapy: Genetic Engineering of Transfusable Platelets with mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles is Compatible with Blood Banking Practices

Report on the Compatibility of mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Gene-Engineered Platelets with Blood Banking Practices Academic Background Platelets play an essential role in hemostasis, inflammation, sepsis, and cancer. However, clinical applications of platelet transfusions are primarily limited to managing thrombocytopenia and bleeding. To broaden ...