Aaron Goodman: Platelets are amazing

Aaron Goodman shared a post on X:

“Platelets are amazing!

Lifespan: 7-10 days, Normal values: 150-450 (K/microliter),  Stimulated by TPO 1/3 sequestered in spleen, Destroyed in spleen.

Receptors:

• GpIIbIIIa for fibrin
• GpIbVIx for vWF

Granules:

Alpha are fibrin, vWF, V, VIII, PDGF, HMWK
Dense are ATP, Ca, Serotonin.”

Source: Aaron Goodman/X

Aaron Goodman is a Hematologist/ Oncologist and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. He is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline committee for both cutaneous NHLs and T-cell NHLs. Dr. Goodman is a well-known physician-scientist, educator, advocate, and social media influencer.