Toll-like receptor expression and functional behavior in platelets from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Background: Multiple blood cell abnormalities participate in the development of inflammation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Although platelets have been suggested as one of these contributors through the release of their content during activation, there are limited specific data about their role as immune players in SLE.

Materials And Methods: Thirteen SLE patients were included.