Mean Platelet Volume is Increased Only by Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy But not in Allergic Diseases

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Vezir E., Civelek E., Haktanir Abul M., Ginis T., ORHAN F., Dibek Misirlioglu E., ...More

ASTIM ALLERJI IMMUNOLOJI, vol.16, no.3, pp.151-156, 2018 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.21911/aai.387
  • Journal Name: ASTIM ALLERJI IMMUNOLOJI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.151-156
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Platelets play a role in the pathogenesis of inflammation beside hemostasis. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is used as a biomarker of platelet activation. Although the platelet's role in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases is well known, the MPV value is still controversial in allergic diseases. The objective is to observe the changes of the MPV value in patients with allergic diseases and patients receiving subcutaneous venom and aeroallergen immunotherapy (SCIT).