Role of FCγRIIA Gene Polymorphism in Human Platelet Activation by Monoclonal Antibodies

1995 ◽  
Vol 74 (06) ◽  
pp. 1557-1563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christilla Bachelot ◽  
Raphaël Saffroy ◽  
Sophie Gandrille ◽  
Martine Aiach ◽  
Francine Rendu
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Human Platelet ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Platelet Receptor ◽  
Gene Level ◽  
Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Electrophoresis Method ◽  
Full Activation

SummaryThe aim of this study was to determine if there is a correlation between the activity of a MoAb as an agonist and its ability to bind to the Fc platelet receptor, FcγRIIa. A polymorphism at amino acid 131 [arginine (Arg) or histidine (His)] of FcγRIIa was first shown to be determinant for MoAb-IgG1 binding on monocytes. To clarify the role of this polymorphism in platelet activation by MoAb-IgG1 we (i) established the FCγRIIA polymorphism at the gene level by adapting the denaturating gradient gel electrophoresis method, (ii) analyzed the binding affinity of the MoAbs to FrγRIIa on platelets from homozygous Arg, homozygous His, and heterozygous Arg/His donors, and (iii) characterized the different reactivities of platelets according to the FCγRIIA polymorphism. Among 167 Caucasian donors we found 46% heterozygous Arg/His, 36% homozygous His and 18% homozygous Arg. ALB6, an anti CD9, P256 an anti GPIIb-IIIa, and AP3 an anti-GPIIIa were chosen according to their ability (ALB6, P256) or not (AP3) to activate platelets. These 3 MoAbs-IgG1 bind to FcγRIIa with a stronger affinity for the Arg-form of FcγRIIa, a result which was confirmed with the use of diverse MoAbs directed against various antigens. The different abilities of MoAbs to bind to the two FcγRIIa forms were well correlated to the different platelet responses induced by ALB6 and P256. However, low concentrations of ALB6, which allow full activation of platelets from homozygous Arg donors, as did P256, did not induce any activation of platelets from homozygous His donors, whereas P256 is able to induce a low aggregation. The results further define the respective roles of the antigen and the Fc receptor, depending on the MoAb, and the role of the FcγRIIa polymorphism in platelet activation induced by MoAbs. In addition, the results obtained with MoAbs unable to induce platelet activation provide evidence that the binding of a MoAb on FcγRIIa does not predict its ability to activate platelets.

Testosterone Potentiation of Ionophore and ADP Induced Platelet Aggregation : Relationship to Arachidonic Acid Metabolism

1981 ◽  
Vol 46 (02) ◽  
pp. 538-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Pilo ◽  
D Aharony ◽  
A Raz
Keyword(s):  
Arachidonic Acid ◽  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Human Platelet ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Arachidonic Acid Metabolism ◽  
Ionophore A23187 ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Induced Aggregation

SummaryThe role of arachidonic acid oxygenated products in human platelet aggregation induced by the ionophore A23187 was investigated. The ionophore produced an increased release of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and a concomitant increased formation of TxA2 and other arachidonate products. TxA2 (and possibly other cyclo oxygenase products) appears to have a significant role in ionophore-induced aggregation only when low concentrations (<1 μM) of the ionophore are employed.Testosterone added to rat or human platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was shown previously to potentiate platelet aggregation induced by ADP, adrenaline, collagen and arachidonic acid (1, 2). We show that testosterone also potentiates ionophore induced aggregation in washed platelets and in PRP. This potentiation was dose and time dependent and resulted from increased lipolysis and concomitant generation of TxA2 and other prostaglandin products. The testosterone potentiating effect was abolished by preincubation of the platelets with indomethacin.

scholarly journals MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF YEAST OF THE PULQUE BY PCR-DGGE, A TRADITIONAL MEXICANBEVERAGE

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Marcial-Quino J. ◽  
Garcia-Ocón B. ◽  
Mendoza-Espinoza J.A. ◽  
Gómez-Manzo S. ◽  
Sierra-Palacios E
Keyword(s):  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Fermentation Process ◽  
Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Rapid Identification ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Beverage Samples ◽  
D2 Domain ◽  
Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
26S Rrna

Currently it is well known that yeasts play an essential role in the production of different beverages. In this paper, were identified some of the yeasts involved in the fermentation process of the pulque, a Mexican traditional beverage. Samples were collected from different regions of Mexico and yeasts were detected directly from samples without cultivation. Identifying the yeasts was obtained using amplification the D1/D2 domain of the 26S rRNA gene and Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE). The results of DGGE showed different profiles of bands in each of the analyzed samples, indicating the presence of several species of yeast, which was also confirmed by sequencing of the bands corresponding to the domain D1/D2, succeeded in identifying five species of yeasts. The results obtained in this work demonstrated that the technique used for identification of yeasts of pulque was efficient. Besides, the optimization of this method could also allow rapid identification of yeasts and help understand the role of these in the fermentation process of this beverage, as well as the isolation of strains of interest for biotechnological purposes such as production of ethanol or metabolites with nutraceutical activity.

Molecular Analysis of Spoilage-Related Bacteria in Pasteurized Milk during Refrigeration by PCR and Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 572-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
HONGFEI HE ◽  
JIN DONG ◽  
CHIN NYEAN LEE ◽  
YONG LI
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Pasteurized Milk ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Gradient Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Aerobic Plate Count ◽  
Species Specific

Bacterial diversity in fluid milk products has been extensively studied in order to improve milk quality. Here, we illustrate the utility of viable counts and PCR–denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) for monitoring the microbial spoilage of pasteurized milk during shelf life. Five pasteurized milk samples stored at 4°C were examined at 10 and 5 days before expiration and on the expiration day. With bacterial DNA extracted directly from the samples, PCR-DGGE analysis indicated that Pseudomonas became dominant in four samples. Meanwhile, the aerobic plate count of these four samples exceeded the regulatory limit of 20,000 CFU/ml at 5 days before expiration, and the rapid psychrotrophic count markedly surpassed the aerobic plate count on the expiration day. Streptococcus and Buttiauxella spp. were detected in several samples. Sequence analysis of DGGE fragments revealed high diversity among Pseudomonas spp. in the milk samples. P. putida and P. migulae grew to high numbers during refrigerated storage. Further identification of Pseudomonas at the species level was facilitated by PCR and multiplex PCR using species-specific primers; consequently, P. fluorescens and P. fragi were observed. These results highlight an important role of Pseudomonas in the shelf life of pasteurized milk.

Effects of Thrombin, Chymotrypsin and Aggregated Gamma-Globulins on the Proteins of the Human Platelet Membrane

1977 ◽  
Vol 37 (03) ◽  
pp. 396-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Podolsak
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Human Platelet ◽  
Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Platelet Membrane ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Membrane Glycoproteins ◽  
Membrane Component ◽  
Before And After

SummaryAnalysis of platelet membrane proteins and glycoproteins by SDS Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis was carried out before and after treatment with thrombin. Extended incubation with thrombin (in the presence of EDTA or adenosine, which inhibit aggregation) produced extensive changes in the bands observed. With incubation times of a few minutes however, the changes were restricted to a glycopeptide, GP IV (approx. 90,000 Daltons) and one or two polypeptides of low molecular weight, in particular polypeptide 16 (approx. 23,000 Daltons). At 0–3° C only polypeptide 16 was still hydrolyzed.Chymotrypsin, which does not activate platelets, attacked glycopeptides I, II, III but no changes were apparent in GP IV and polypeptide 16. When chymotrypsin-treated platelets were further incubated with thrombin, only GP IV and one to two low molecular weight polypeptides, especially polypeptide 16, were affected. As polypeptide 16 appears to be an integral membrane component it is possible that it, either by itself or in combination with GP IV, represents the primary thrombin substrate involved in platelet activation.Aggregated IgG, which also activates platelets, does not modify the membrane glycoproteins but does change the low molecular weight region in particular band 16.

Studies on the Effect of Platelet Inhibitors on Platelet Adhesion to Collagen and Collagen-Induced Human Platelet Activation

1985 ◽  
Vol 53 (03) ◽  
pp. 337-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Krishnamurthi ◽  
V V Kakkar
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Platelet Adhesion ◽  
Human Platelet ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Antiplatelet Agents ◽  
Calmodulin Antagonist ◽  
Release Reaction ◽  
Low Concentrations

SummaryThe effect of pyridoxal 5’-phosphate (PALP) and trifluoperazine (TFPZ), the calmodulin antagonist, on in vitro platelet adhesion to collagen and collagen-induced platelet activation was studied using platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) or washed platelets (WPL). Platelet aggregation and [14C]-5HT release induced by “threshold” or low concentrations of collagen (0.6 μg/ ml) in PRP were completely abolished by PALP (24 mM), TFPZ (250 μM) as well as indomethacin (10 μM). At higher concentrations of collagen (10–15 μg/ml) in PRP and WPL, the use of stirred and unstirred platelets treated with collagen enabled a distinction to be made between aggregation and adhesion- mediated release reaction. Platelet aggregation and the aggregation-mediated release reaction induced by these concentrations of collagen in stirred platelets were completely abolished by PALP, TFPZ and indomethacin although neither adhesion to collagen nor the adhesion-mediated release reaction of unstirred platelets was significantly affected by these inhibitors. Interestingly, both adhesion and the adhesion-mediated release reaction were abolished by concentrations of PALP 10–40 fold higher than those required to abolish aggregation. Collagen-induced platelet aggregation, but not platelet adhesion, was inhibited in resuspended platelets pretreated with PALP and NaBH4 indicating a separation in the membrane sites involved in aggregation and adhesion. The results further emphasize the distinction between adhesion and aggregation-mediated events with regards to collagen with the latter being more susceptible to inhibition by antiplatelet agents such as PALP and TFPZ.

Role of Caspase in a Subset of Human Platelet Activation Responses

Blood ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 4222-4231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Shcherbina ◽  
Eileen Remold-O’Donnell
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Human Platelet ◽  
Thrombus Formation ◽  
Shape Change ◽  
Vascular Wall ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Granule Secretion ◽  
Platelets Function

Abstract Platelets function to protect the integrity of the vascular wall. A subset of platelet activation responses that are especially important for thrombus formation include exposure of phosphatidylserine and release of microparticles, which generate procoagulant surfaces. The resemblance of these platelet activation processes to events occurring in nucleated cells undergoing apoptosis suggests a possible role for caspases, which are major effector enzymes of nucleated cell apoptosis. We demonstrate here the presence of caspase-3 in human platelets and its activation by physiological platelet agonists. Using cell-permeable specific inhibitors, we demonstrate a role for a caspase-3–like protease in the agonist-induced (collagen plus thrombin or Ca2+ ionophore) platelet activation events of phosphatidylserine exposure, microparticle release, and cleavage of moesin, a cytoskeletal-membrane linker protein. The role of caspase-3 in platelet activation is restricted rather than global, because other activation responses,  granule secretion, shape change, and aggregation were unaffected by caspase-3 inhibitors. Experiments with two classes of protease inhibitors show that caspase-3 function is distinct from that of calpain, which is also involved in late platelet activation events. These findings show novel functions of caspase and provide new insights for understanding of platelet activation.

scholarly journals A Collagen-Like Peptide Stimulates Tyrosine Phosphorylation of syk and Phospholipase Cγ2 in Platelets Independent of the Integrin α2β1

Blood ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 1235-1242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Asselin ◽  
Jonathan M. Gibbins ◽  
Marcus Achison ◽  
Young Han Lee ◽  
Laurence F. Morton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Tyrosine Phosphorylation ◽  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Protein Tyrosine Phosphorylation ◽  
Direct Role ◽  
Amino Acid Code ◽  
Helical Peptide ◽  
Platelet Receptor ◽  
Dependent Pathway

AbstractActivation of platelets by collagen is mediated through a tyrosine kinase-dependent pathway that is associated with phosphorylation of the Fc receptor γ chain, the tyrosine kinase syk, and phospholipase Cγ2 (PLCγ2). We recently described a collagen-related triple-helical peptide (CRP) with the sequence GCP*(GPP*)GCP*G (single letter amino acid code: P* = hydroxyproline; Morton et al, Biochem J 306:337, 1995). The cross-linked peptide is a potent stimulus of platelet activation but, unlike collagen, does not support α2β1-mediated, Mg2+-dependent adhesion, suggesting that its action is independent of the integrin α2β1 . This finding suggests the existence of a platelet receptor other than α2β1 that underlies activation. In the present study, we show that CRP stimulates tyrosine phosphorylation of the same pattern of proteins in platelets as collagen, including syk and PLCγ2. Protein tyrosine phosphorylation induced by CRP is not altered in the absence of Mg2+ or the presence of monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) to the integrin α2β1 (MoAb 6F1 and MoAb 13), conditions that prevent the interaction of collagen with the integrin. In contrast, phosphorylation of syk and PLCγ2 by collagen is partially reduced by MoAb 6F1 and MoAb 13 or by removal of Mg2+. This may reflect a direct role of α2β1 in collagen-induced signaling events or an indirect role in which the integrin facilitates the binding of collagen to its signaling receptor. The results show an α2β1-independent pathway of platelet activation by CRP that involves phosphorylation of syk and PLCγ2. This pathway appears to contribute to platelet activation by collagen.

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