Platelets and its Importance in the Human Body

Abstract

There are primarily three types of cells in human blood. White blood cells , platelets, and red blood cells. The smallest of them, biconvex and without a nucleus, cells are known as platelets. Despite their small size, platelets have important roles in vascular healing, hemostasis, and thrombosis, according to a study of numerous literature. Serotonin, a hormone involved in biological processes like learning and happiness as well as physiological processes like sleep and appetite, is also produced by platelets. Platelets aid the adaptive immune system's antimicrobial response. Thrombocytopenia, a low platelet count, and thrombosis, a high platelet count, constitute related medical disorder in the human body. Studies have also been done on the platelet storage procedure. With incubation and agitation, platelets can be kept for up to 5 days in the blood center. Due to their shorter lifespan, platelets' constant availability is a major problem. The super specialty health care center uses platelets additive solution as one of the products to extend the shelf life of the platelets for preserving the platelets in the blood center. In light of the extensive literature review, it is clear that platelets are a crucial type of human cell, actively participating in a variety of biological and physiological processes within the body. On the other hand, because of its limited lifespan, storing platelets is a difficult task for every time availability.