scholarly journals Galectin‐9 activates platelet ITAM receptors Glycoprotein VI and C‐type Lectin‐Like Receptor‐2

Author(s):  
Zhaogong Zhi ◽  
Natalie J. Jooss ◽  
Yi Sun ◽  
Martina Colicchia ◽  
Alexandre Slater ◽  
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Author(s):  
Kerstin Jurk ◽  
Katharina Neubauer ◽  
Victoria Petermann ◽  
Elena Kumm ◽  
Barbara Zieger

AbstractSeptins (Septs) are a widely expressed protein family of 13 mammalian members, recognized as a unique component of the cytoskeleton. In human platelets, we previously described that SEPT4 and SEPT8 are localized surrounding α-granules and move to the platelet surface after activation, indicating a possible role in platelet physiology. In this study, we investigated the impact of Sept8 on platelet function in vitro using Sept8-deficient mouse platelets. Deletion of Sept8 in mouse platelets caused a pronounced defect in activation of the fibrinogen receptor integrin αIIbβ3, α-granule exocytosis, and aggregation, especially in response to the glycoprotein VI agonist convulxin. In contrast, δ-granule and lysosome exocytosis of Sept8-deficient platelets was comparable to wild-type platelets. Sept8-deficient platelet binding to immobilized fibrinogen under static conditions was diminished and spreading delayed. The procoagulant activity of Sept8-deficient platelets was reduced in response to convulxin as determined by lactadherin binding. Also thrombin generation was decreased relative to controls. Thus, Sept8 is required for efficient integrin αIIbβ3 activation, α-granule release, platelet aggregation, and contributes to platelet-dependent thrombin generation. These results revealed Sept8 as a modulator of distinct platelet functions involved in primary and secondary hemostatic processes.





2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (21) ◽  
pp. 2848-2861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moua Yang ◽  
Andaleb Kholmukhamedov ◽  
Marie L. Schulte ◽  
Brian C. Cooley ◽  
Na’il O. Scoggins ◽  
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Abstract Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for clinically significant thrombotic events. In this condition, scavenger receptor CD36 potentiates platelet reactivity through recognition of circulating oxidized lipids. CD36 promotes thrombosis by activating redox-sensitive signaling molecules, such as the MAPK extracellular signal-regulated kinase 5 (ERK5). However, the events downstream of platelet ERK5 are not clear. In this study, we report that oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) promotes exposure of procoagulant phosphatidylserine (PSer) on platelet surfaces. Studies using pharmacologic inhibitors indicate that oxLDL-CD36 interaction–induced PSer exposure requires apoptotic caspases in addition to the downstream CD36-signaling molecules Src kinases, hydrogen peroxide, and ERK5. Caspases promote PSer exposure and, subsequently, recruitment of the prothrombinase complex, resulting in the generation of fibrin from the activation of thrombin. Caspase activity was observed when platelets were stimulated with oxLDL. This was prevented by inhibiting CD36 and ERK5. Furthermore, oxLDL potentiates convulxin/glycoprotein VI–mediated fibrin formation by platelets, which was prevented when CD36, ERK5, and caspases were inhibited. Using 2 in vivo arterial thrombosis models in apoE-null hyperlipidemic mice demonstrated enhanced arterial fibrin accumulation upon vessel injury. Importantly, absence of ERK5 in platelets or mice lacking CD36 displayed decreased fibrin accumulation in high-fat diet–fed conditions comparable to that seen in chow diet–fed animals. These findings suggest that platelet signaling through CD36 and ERK5 induces a procoagulant phenotype in the hyperlipidemic environment by enhancing caspase-mediated PSer exposure.



Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 119 (15) ◽  
pp. 3613-3621 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Y. Eleanor Fung ◽  
Sarah Jones ◽  
Adwoa Ntrakwah ◽  
Khalid M. Naseem ◽  
Richard W. Farndale ◽  
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Abstract Inhibition of Ca2+ mobilization by cyclic nucleotides is central to the mechanism whereby endothelial-derived prostacyclin and nitric oxide limit platelet activation in the intact circulation. However, we show that ∼ 50% of the Ca2+ response after stimulation of glycoprotein VI (GPVI) by collagen, or of Toll-like 2/1 receptors by Pam3Cys-Ser-(Lys)4 (Pam3CSK4), is resistant to prostacyclin. At low agonist concentrations, the prostacyclin-resistant Ca2+ response was predominantly because of P2X1 receptors activated by ATP release via a phospholipase-C–coupled secretory pathway requiring both protein kinase C and cytosolic Ca2+ elevation. At higher agonist concentrations, an additional pathway was observed because of intracellular Ca2+ release that also depended on activation of phospholipase C and, for TLR 2/1, PI3-kinase. Secondary activation of P2X1-dependent Ca2+ influx also persisted in the presence of nitric oxide, delivered from spermine NONOate, or increased ectonucleotidase levels (apyrase). Surprisingly, apyrase was more effective than prostacyclin and NO at limiting secondary P2X1 activation. Dilution of platelets reduced the average extracellular ATP level without affecting the percentage contribution of P2X1 receptors to collagen-evoked Ca2+ responses, indicating a highly efficient activation mechanism by local ATP. In conclusion, platelets possess inhibitor-resistant Ca2+ mobilization pathways, including P2X1 receptors, that may be particularly important during early thrombotic or immune-dependent platelet activation.



2002 ◽  
Vol 277 (15) ◽  
pp. 12874-12878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona A. Barry ◽  
Jonathan M. Gibbins


Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 529-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer Rabie ◽  
David Varga-Szabo ◽  
Markus Bender ◽  
Rastislav Pozgaj ◽  
Francois Lanza ◽  
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Abstract Coronary artery thrombosis is often initiated by platelet activation on collagen-rich subendothelial layers in the disrupted atherosclerotic plaque. The activating platelet collagen receptor glycoprotein VI (GPVI) noncovalently associates with the Fc receptor γ-chain (FcRγ), which signals through its immunoreceptor-tyrosine–based activation motif (ITAM) via the adaptor LAT leading to the activation of phospholipase Cγ2 (PLCγ2). GPVI is a promising antithrombotic target as anti-GPVI antibodies induce the irreversible loss of the receptor from circulating platelets by yet undefined mechanisms in humans and mice and long-term antithrombotic protection in the latter. However, the treatment is associated with transient but severe thrombocytopenia and reduced platelet reactivity to thrombin questioning its clinical usefulness. Here we show that GPVI down-regulation occurs through 2 distinct pathways, namely ectodomain shedding or internalization/intracellular clearing, and that both processes are abrogated in mice carrying a point mutation in the FcRγ-associated ITAM. In mice lacking LAT or PLCγ2, GPVI shedding is abolished, but the receptor is irreversibly down-regulated through internalization/intracellular clearing. This route of GPVI loss is not associated with thrombocytopenia or altered thrombin responses. These results reveal the existence of 2 distinct signaling pathways downstream of the FcRγ-ITAM and show that it is possible to uncouple GPVI down-regulation from undesired side effects with obvious therapeutic implications.



2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 823-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher W. Smith ◽  
Steven G. Thomas ◽  
Zaher Raslan ◽  
Pushpa Patel ◽  
Maxwell Byrne ◽  
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Objective— Leukocyte-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor-1 (LAIR-1) is a collagen receptor that belongs to the inhibitory immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motif–containing receptor family. It is an inhibitor of signaling via the immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif–containing collagen receptor complex, glycoprotein VI-FcRγ-chain. It is expressed on hematopoietic cells, including immature megakaryocytes, but is not detectable on platelets. Although the inhibitory function of LAIR-1 has been described in leukocytes, its physiological role in megakaryocytes and in particular in platelet formation has not been explored. In this study, we investigate the role of LAIR-1 in megakaryocyte development and platelet production by generating LAIR-1–deficient mice. Approach and Results— Mice lacking LAIR-1 exhibit a significant increase in platelet counts, a prolonged platelet half-life in vivo, and increased proplatelet formation in vitro. Interestingly, platelets from LAIR-1–deficient mice exhibit an enhanced reactivity to collagen and the glycoprotein VI–specific agonist collagen-related peptide despite not expressing LAIR-1, and mice showed enhanced thrombus formation in the carotid artery after ferric chloride injury. Targeted deletion of LAIR-1 in mice results in an increase in signaling downstream of the glycoprotein VI–FcRγ-chain and integrin αIIbβ3 in megakaryocytes because of enhanced Src family kinase activity. Conclusions— Findings from this study demonstrate that ablation of LAIR-1 in megakaryocytes leads to increased Src family kinase activity and downstream signaling in response to collagen that is transmitted to platelets, rendering them hyper-reactive specifically to agonists that signal through Syk tyrosine kinases, but not to G-protein–coupled receptors.



2002 ◽  
Vol 277 (48) ◽  
pp. 46197-46204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiki Miura ◽  
Tsuyoshi Takahashi ◽  
Stephanie M. Jung ◽  
Masaaki Moroi


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