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.