Platelets have an established function in haemostasis, but their role in the development of rheumatic disease is only now emerging. In this focused Review, Boilard and colleagues describe how platelets, and platelet-derived microparticles, contribute to the development of arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the key advances in the literature and the future of this field.
- Eric Boilard
- Patrick Blanco
- Peter A. Nigrovic
