scholarly journals Immunocytochemical localization of fibrinogen on washed human platelets. Lack of requirement for fibrinogen during adenosine diphosphate-induced responses and enhanced fibrinogen binding in a medium with low calcium levels

Blood ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 850-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Suzuki ◽  
RL Kinlough-Rathbone ◽  
MA Packham ◽  
K Tanoue ◽  
H Yamazaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Induced Responses ◽  
Immunocytochemical Localization ◽  
Platelet Surface ◽  
Gold Particles ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Lowicryl K4m

Abstract The association of fibrinogen with washed human platelets was examined by immunocytochemistry during aggregation induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and during deaggregation. The platelets were suspended either in a medium containing 2 mmol/L Ca2+ or in a medium containing no added Ca2+ (20 mumol/L Ca2+). Platelets were fixed at several times during aggregation and deaggregation, embedded in Lowicryl K4M, sectioned, incubated with goat antihuman fibrinogen, washed, reacted with gold-labeled antigoat IgG, and prepared for electron microscopy. To determine whether the method detected fibrinogen associated with the platelets, the platelets were pretreated with chymotrypsin (10 U/mL) and aggregated by fibrinogen; gold particles were apparent not only in the alpha granules but on the platelet surface and between adherent platelets as well. In the medium with 2 mmol/L Ca2+, ADP caused extensive aggregation of normal platelets in the presence of fibrinogen (0.4 mg/mL), and gold particles were evident between the adherent platelets and on the platelet surface; when the platelets deaggregated, gold was no longer present on the surface. In a medium without added Ca2+, ADP caused extensive aggregation in the presence of fibrinogen, and large numbers of gold particles were on the platelet surface and even more between adherent platelets. In this medium, the platelets did not deaggregate, and by five minutes, the granules appeared to be swollen or fused. In the absence of external fibrinogen, ADP caused the formation of small aggregates, and fibrinogen was not detected between adherent platelets. Thus, the association of fibrinogen with the platelet surface enhances platelet aggregation but is not essential for the ADP-induced formation of small aggregates. The association of fibrinogen with platelets is greater under conditions in which platelets release their granule contents and do not deaggregate because both endogenous and exogenous fibrinogen take part in aggregation.

scholarly journals Immunocytochemical localization of fibrinogen on washed human platelets. Lack of requirement for fibrinogen during adenosine diphosphate-induced responses and enhanced fibrinogen binding in a medium with low calcium levels

Blood ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 850-860
Author(s):  
H Suzuki ◽  
RL Kinlough-Rathbone ◽  
MA Packham ◽  
K Tanoue ◽  
H Yamazaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Induced Responses ◽  
Immunocytochemical Localization ◽  
Platelet Surface ◽  
Gold Particles ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Lowicryl K4m

The association of fibrinogen with washed human platelets was examined by immunocytochemistry during aggregation induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and during deaggregation. The platelets were suspended either in a medium containing 2 mmol/L Ca2+ or in a medium containing no added Ca2+ (20 mumol/L Ca2+). Platelets were fixed at several times during aggregation and deaggregation, embedded in Lowicryl K4M, sectioned, incubated with goat antihuman fibrinogen, washed, reacted with gold-labeled antigoat IgG, and prepared for electron microscopy. To determine whether the method detected fibrinogen associated with the platelets, the platelets were pretreated with chymotrypsin (10 U/mL) and aggregated by fibrinogen; gold particles were apparent not only in the alpha granules but on the platelet surface and between adherent platelets as well. In the medium with 2 mmol/L Ca2+, ADP caused extensive aggregation of normal platelets in the presence of fibrinogen (0.4 mg/mL), and gold particles were evident between the adherent platelets and on the platelet surface; when the platelets deaggregated, gold was no longer present on the surface. In a medium without added Ca2+, ADP caused extensive aggregation in the presence of fibrinogen, and large numbers of gold particles were on the platelet surface and even more between adherent platelets. In this medium, the platelets did not deaggregate, and by five minutes, the granules appeared to be swollen or fused. In the absence of external fibrinogen, ADP caused the formation of small aggregates, and fibrinogen was not detected between adherent platelets. Thus, the association of fibrinogen with the platelet surface enhances platelet aggregation but is not essential for the ADP-induced formation of small aggregates. The association of fibrinogen with platelets is greater under conditions in which platelets release their granule contents and do not deaggregate because both endogenous and exogenous fibrinogen take part in aggregation.

IMMUNOCYTOCHEMICAL LOCALIZATION OF FIBRINOGEN DURING THROMBIN-INDUCED AGGREGATION OF HUMAN PLATELETS

1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Suzuki ◽  
R L Kinlough-Rathbone ◽  
M A Packham ◽  
K Tanoue ◽  
H Yamazaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Platelet Membrane ◽  
Immunocytochemical Localization ◽  
Albumin Solution ◽  
Gold Particles ◽  
Gold Labelling ◽  
Lowicryl K4m ◽  
Induced Aggregation

The association of fibrinogen (Fbg) with washed platelets was studied during thrombin-induced aggregation in Tyrode-albumin solution with 2 mM Ca2+ or no added Ca2+. Platelets were fixed, embedded in Lowicryl K4M, sectioned, incubated with goat antihuman Fbg, washed, reacted with gold-labelled rabbit anti-goat IgG and prepared for electron microscopy. To ensure that Fbg could be detected with this method, platelets were pretreated with chymotrypsin and aggregated with Fbg; gold particles were apparent on the surface and between adherent platelets and in the alpha granules. In a Ca2+-containing medium in the absence of external Fbg, washed platelets did not have Fbg on their surface although there was extensive gold labelling of the platelet alpha granules. Thrombin (0.05 U/ml) caused platelet aggregation, centralization and apparent fusion of alpha granules. By 60 sec large aggregates had formed, many platelets appeared degranulated but few gold particles were seen between adherent platelets. At 5 min, little Fbg remained in the aggregated platelets. In a few regions gold accumulated in fused granule material, and in occasional clusters between adherent platelets. In the presence of external Fbg (0.4 mg/ml) thrombin caused aggregation, centralization and fusion of granules, and discharge of granule contents. However, numerous gold particles were readily detectable between adherent platelets and on the platelet membrane. Fibrin formed and was abundantly labelled with immuno-gold. Similar findings were obtained in the medium without added Ca2+ (20 μM Ca2+). These results agree with observations obtained from measurements of 125I-Fbg binding and show that in the presence of external Fbg thrombin causes Fbg binding to platelets during aggregation. In the absence of added Fbg, thrombin aggregates platelets without extensive binding of released Fbg to the platelets.

scholarly journals Thrombin induces a rapid redistribution of glycoprotein Ib-IX complexes within the membrane systems of activated human platelets

Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (8) ◽  
pp. 1503-1513 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Hourdille ◽  
E Heilmann ◽  
R Combrie ◽  
J Winckler ◽  
KJ Clemetson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Ionophore A23187 ◽  
Membrane Systems ◽  
Immunogold Staining ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Lowicryl K4m

Abstract Previous studies have shown a decreased binding of monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) to glycoprotein (GP) Ib-IX complexes on thrombin- stimulated platelets, but the reason for this is poorly understood. We have used (1) immunofluorescence procedures and flow cytometry, and (2) immunogold staining and electron microscopy to investigate this phenomenon. Washed platelets were incubated with alpha-thrombin, adenosine diphosphate, or ionophore A23187 for increasing lengths of time. For alpha-thrombin, but not the other agonists, flow cytometry confirmed a dose- and time-dependent decrease in the binding of MoAbs specific for GP Ib alpha (AP-1, Bx-1), GP IX (FMC 25), or to the complex itself (SZ 1). Immunoglold staining performed using standard transmission or scanning electron microscopy high-lighted surface areas devoid of bound antibody. However, a quantitatively normal immunofluorescence was restored if paraformaldehyde-fixed, thrombin- stimulated platelets were permeabilized with Triton X-100 (Sigma Chemical Co, St Louis, MO) before MoAb addition, while immunogold staining was now seen to be concentrated within the interior of the platelet. Glutaraldehyde-fixed samples were then embedded in the resin Lowicryl K4M (Taab Laboratories Equipment Ltd, Aldermaston, England) and immunogold staining performed on thin sections using a polyclonal antibody to glycocalicin. An increased presence of GP Ib-IX complexes within surface-connected membrane systems of the thrombin-stimulated platelets was confirmed. Interestingly, GP Ib-IX movement was opposite to the thrombin-induced externalization of internal pools of GP IIb- IIIa complexes and of the alpha-granule membrane GP, GMP-140.

scholarly journals Characterization of the gamma chain platelet binding site on fibrinogen fragment D

Blood ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 79 (10) ◽  
pp. 2643-2648 ◽  
Author(s):  
NE Kirschbaum ◽  
MW Mosesson ◽  
DL Amrani
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Gamma Chain ◽  
Platelet Surface ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Platelet Binding ◽  
Chain Sequence ◽  
Carboxy Terminal

Abstract Glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa on adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-activated human platelets interacts with specific sites on the fibrinogen molecule leading to aggregation. We characterized the platelet-binding site on the gamma chains of fibrinogen using plasmic fragments D gamma A and D gamma'. Fragment D gamma A, which contains the carboxy terminal gamma A400–411 platelet-binding sequence (HHLGGAKQAGDV), was 70-fold more active than the synthetic gamma A400–411 peptide in inhibiting ADP- induced platelet aggregation. Fragment D gamma A inhibited fibrinogen binding and also bound directly to ADP-activated platelets. The Kd values determined for fibrinogen and fragment D gamma A binding were 0.55 mumol/L and 1.2 mumol/L, respectively. In contrast, fragment D gamma', which differs from fragment D gamma A with respect to its gamma chain sequence from position 408 to the COOH-terminus at position 427, did not inhibit platelet aggregation or fibrinogen binding, and did not bind directly to the platelet surface. Denaturation of fragment D gamma A with guanidine-HCl caused a loss of inhibitory activity in platelet aggregation assays. These data indicate that the native conformation of the gamma chain platelet-binding site on fibrinogen is important for optimal binding to GPIIb/IIIa.

scholarly journals Characterization of the gamma chain platelet binding site on fibrinogen fragment D

Blood ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 79 (10) ◽  
pp. 2643-2648 ◽  
Author(s):  
NE Kirschbaum ◽  
MW Mosesson ◽  
DL Amrani
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Gamma Chain ◽  
Platelet Surface ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Platelet Binding ◽  
Chain Sequence ◽  
Carboxy Terminal

Glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa on adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-activated human platelets interacts with specific sites on the fibrinogen molecule leading to aggregation. We characterized the platelet-binding site on the gamma chains of fibrinogen using plasmic fragments D gamma A and D gamma'. Fragment D gamma A, which contains the carboxy terminal gamma A400–411 platelet-binding sequence (HHLGGAKQAGDV), was 70-fold more active than the synthetic gamma A400–411 peptide in inhibiting ADP- induced platelet aggregation. Fragment D gamma A inhibited fibrinogen binding and also bound directly to ADP-activated platelets. The Kd values determined for fibrinogen and fragment D gamma A binding were 0.55 mumol/L and 1.2 mumol/L, respectively. In contrast, fragment D gamma', which differs from fragment D gamma A with respect to its gamma chain sequence from position 408 to the COOH-terminus at position 427, did not inhibit platelet aggregation or fibrinogen binding, and did not bind directly to the platelet surface. Denaturation of fragment D gamma A with guanidine-HCl caused a loss of inhibitory activity in platelet aggregation assays. These data indicate that the native conformation of the gamma chain platelet-binding site on fibrinogen is important for optimal binding to GPIIb/IIIa.

scholarly journals Thrombin induces a rapid redistribution of glycoprotein Ib-IX complexes within the membrane systems of activated human platelets

Blood ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 76 (8) ◽  
pp. 1503-1513 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Hourdille ◽  
E Heilmann ◽  
R Combrie ◽  
J Winckler ◽  
KJ Clemetson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Flow Cytometry ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Ionophore A23187 ◽  
Membrane Systems ◽  
Immunogold Staining ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Lowicryl K4m

Previous studies have shown a decreased binding of monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) to glycoprotein (GP) Ib-IX complexes on thrombin- stimulated platelets, but the reason for this is poorly understood. We have used (1) immunofluorescence procedures and flow cytometry, and (2) immunogold staining and electron microscopy to investigate this phenomenon. Washed platelets were incubated with alpha-thrombin, adenosine diphosphate, or ionophore A23187 for increasing lengths of time. For alpha-thrombin, but not the other agonists, flow cytometry confirmed a dose- and time-dependent decrease in the binding of MoAbs specific for GP Ib alpha (AP-1, Bx-1), GP IX (FMC 25), or to the complex itself (SZ 1). Immunoglold staining performed using standard transmission or scanning electron microscopy high-lighted surface areas devoid of bound antibody. However, a quantitatively normal immunofluorescence was restored if paraformaldehyde-fixed, thrombin- stimulated platelets were permeabilized with Triton X-100 (Sigma Chemical Co, St Louis, MO) before MoAb addition, while immunogold staining was now seen to be concentrated within the interior of the platelet. Glutaraldehyde-fixed samples were then embedded in the resin Lowicryl K4M (Taab Laboratories Equipment Ltd, Aldermaston, England) and immunogold staining performed on thin sections using a polyclonal antibody to glycocalicin. An increased presence of GP Ib-IX complexes within surface-connected membrane systems of the thrombin-stimulated platelets was confirmed. Interestingly, GP Ib-IX movement was opposite to the thrombin-induced externalization of internal pools of GP IIb- IIIa complexes and of the alpha-granule membrane GP, GMP-140.

Fibrinogen binding to the integrin αIIbβ3 modulates store-mediated calcium entry in human platelets

Blood ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 97 (9) ◽  
pp. 2648-2656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan A. Rosado ◽  
Else M. Y. Meijer ◽  
Karly Hamulyak ◽  
Irena Novakova ◽  
Johan W. M. Heemskerk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Actin Cytoskeleton ◽  
Actin Polymerization ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
Integrin Αiibβ3 ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding

Abstract Effects of the occupation of integrin αIIbβ3 by fibrinogen on Ca++signaling in fura-2–loaded human platelets were investigated. Adding fibrinogen to washed platelet suspensions inhibited increases in cytosolic [Ca++] concentrations ([Ca++]i) evoked by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and thrombin in a concentration-dependent manner in the presence of external Ca++ but not in the absence of external Ca++ or in the presence of the nonselective cation channel blocker SKF96365, indicating selective inhibition of Ca++entry. Fibrinogen also inhibited store-mediated Ca++ entry (SMCE) activated after Ca++ store depletion using thapsigargin. The inhibitory effect of fibrinogen was reversed if fibrinogen binding to αIIbβ3 was blocked using RDGS or abciximab and was absent in platelets from patients homozygous for Glanzmann thrombasthenia. Fibrinogen was without effect on SMCE once activated. Activation of SMCE in platelets occurs through conformational coupling between the intracellular stores and the plasma membrane and requires remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton. Fibrinogen inhibited actin polymerization evoked by ADP or thapsigargin in control cells and in cells loaded with the Ca++ chelator dimethyl BAPTA. It also inhibited the translocation of the tyrosine kinase p60src to the cytoskeleton. These results indicate that the binding of fibrinogen to integrin αIIbβ3 inhibits the activation of SMCE in platelets by a mechanism that may involve modulation of the reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and the cytoskeletal association of p60src. This action may be important in intrinsic negative feedback to prevent the further activation of platelets subjected to low-level stimuli in vivo.

scholarly journals Inhibition of collagen-induced platelet activation by 5'-p- fluorosulfonylbenzoyl adenosine: evidence for an adenosine diphosphate requirement and synergistic influence of prostaglandin endoperoxides

Blood ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 565-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
RW Colman ◽  
WR Figures ◽  
LM Scearce ◽  
AM Strimpler ◽  
FX Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Activation ◽  
Shape Change ◽  
Thromboxane A2 ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Platelet Surface ◽  
Prostaglandin Endoperoxide ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Absolute Requirement

Abstract The relative roles of platelet autacoids such as adenosine diphosphate (ADP), prostaglandin endoperoxides, and thromboxane A2 (TXA2) in collagen-induced platelet activation are not fully understood. We reexamined this relationship using the ADP affinity analogue, 5'-p- fluorosulfonylbenzoyl adenosine (FSBA), which covalently modifies a receptor for ADP on the platelet surface, thereby inhibiting ADP- induced platelet activation. Collagen-induced shape change, aggregation, and fibrinogen binding were each fully inhibited under conditions in which FSBA is covalently incorporated and could not be overcome by raising the collagen used to supramaximal concentrations. In contrast, TXA2 synthesis stimulated by collagen under conditions that produced maximum aggregation was only minimally inhibited by FSBA. Since covalent incorporation of FSBA has been previously shown to specifically inhibit ADP-induced activation of platelets, the present study supports the contention that ADP is required for collagen-induced platelet activation. Under similar conditions, indomethacin, an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase, inhibited collagen-induced shape change, indicating that endoperoxides and/or TXA2 also play a role in this response. Shape change induced by low concentrations (10 nmol/L) of the stable prostaglandin endoperoxide, azo-PGH2, was also inhibited by FSBA. These observations indicate a role for ADP in responses elicited by low concentrations of endoperoxides. However, at higher concentrations of azo-PGH2 (100 nmol/L), inhibition by FSBA could be overcome. Thus, the effect of collagen apparently has an absolute requirement for ADP for aggregation and fibrinogen binding and for both ADP and prostaglandins for shape change. Aggregation and fibrinogen binding induced by prostaglandin endoperoxides also required ADP as a mediator, but ADP is not absolutely required at high endoperoxide concentration to induce shape change.

scholarly journals Participation of ADP in the binding of fibrinogen to thrombin- stimulated platelets

Blood ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
EF Plow ◽  
GA Marguerie
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Phosphokinase ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Creatine Phosphate ◽  
Human Platelets ◽  
Serotonin Release ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Platelet Secretion

Abstract Thrombin and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) supported the binding of 125I- fibrinogen to washed human platelets with similar kinetics and affinity. Platelet secretion, as measured by 14C-serotonin release, and fibrinogen binding exhibited an identical dependence on thrombin concentration. Enzymatic removal of ADP with apyrase or creatine phosphate/creatine phosphokinase (CP/CPK) from thrombin-stimulated platelets markedly inhibited 125I-fibrinogen binding, but pretreatment of platelets with CP/CPK prior to thrombin stimulation was without effect. Thus, ADP, released from the platelet, participates in the binding of fibrinogen to thrombin-stimulated platelets.

Recognition of platelet-associated fibrinogen by polyclonal antibodies: correlation with platelet aggregation

Blood ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 79 (8) ◽  
pp. 2028-2033
Author(s):  
EI Peerschke
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Aggregation ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Polyclonal Antibodies ◽  
Surface Membrane ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Membrane Structures ◽  
Platelet Surface ◽  
Fibrinogen Binding ◽  
Qualitative Changes

Progressive decreases in platelet-bound fibrinogen accessibility to antibody and enzymes were recently reported to occur after adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-induced fibrinogen binding. Because previous studies also indicated that platelets that are activated but not aggregated by ADP in the presence of fibrinogen lose their ability to aggregate in a time-dependent manner despite negligible changes in fibrinogen binding, the present study examined the relationship between platelet aggregation and accessibility of platelet-bound fibrinogen to specific polyclonal antibody F(ab')2 fragments over a 60-minute time course. Although 125I-fibrinogen binding remained virtually unchanged, comparison of antifibrinogen antibody F(ab')2 binding and platelet aggregation 5 minutes and 60 minutes after platelet stimulation with ADP or thrombin showed decreases in F(ab')2 binding of 62% +/- 13% and 73% +/- 7% (mean +/- SD, n = 5), respectively, and decreases of 65% +/- 16% and 60% +/- 10% in platelet aggregation. In contrast, platelets stimulated with A23187 or chymotrypsin retained 87% +/- 16% and 76% +/- 12% of their ability to aggregate over the same time course, and lost only 39% +/- 14% and 36% +/- 12% of their ability to bind antifibrinogen antibody F(ab')2 fragments, respectively. Pretreatment of ADP-stimulated platelets with chymotrypsin largely prevented the progressive loss of platelet aggregability and the accompanying decreased recognition of bound fibrinogen by antifibrinogen F(ab')2 fragments. Preincubation of platelets with cytochalasin D (30 micrograms/mL) also inhibited the decrease in platelet aggregation after exposure of ADP-treated platelets to fibrinogen over a 60-minute time course. This was accompanied by only a 25% +/- 18% decrease in antifibrinogen antibody F(ab')2 binding. Present data support the hypothesis that qualitative changes in platelet-bound fibrinogen correlate with loss of the ability of platelets to aggregate, and implicate both the platelet cytoskeleton and chymotrypsin-sensitive surface membrane structures in modulating qualitative changes in bound fibrinogen on the platelet surface.

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