Role of 4 platelet membrane glycoprotein polymorphisms on experimental arterial thrombus formation in men

Blood ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 98 (10) ◽  
pp. 3159-3161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Cadroy ◽  
Kjell S. Sakariassen ◽  
Jean-Paul Charlet ◽  
Claire Thalamas ◽  
Bernard Boneu ◽  
...  

Abstract This study investigates whether the polymorphisms of 3 important platelet receptors affected experimental thrombus formation in men. Forty healthy male volunteers randomly recruited were genotyped for the variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) of GPIbα, the −5T/C polymorphism in the Kozak sequence of GPIbα, the 807C/T polymorphism of GPIa, and the PlA1/PlA2polymorphism of GPIIb/IIIa. Platelet thrombus formation was induced ex vivo by exposing a collagen-coated coverslip in a parallel plate perfusion chamber to native blood for 4 minutes. The shear rates at the collagen surface were 650 and 2600 s−1. At 2600 s−1 platelet thrombus formation was significantly related only to the 807C/T polymorphism. In contrast, at 650 s−1thrombus formation was significantly altered only by the Kozak sequence polymorphism. The VNTR and the PlA1/PlA2polymorphisms did not influence thrombus formation. Thus, platelet thrombus formation is significantly influenced by genetic variations of the GPIbα and GPIa receptors. The effect of these polymorphisms was dependent on the blood flow rate.

2001 ◽  
Vol 85 (06) ◽  
pp. 1097-1103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kjell Sakariassen ◽  
Hélène Grandjean ◽  
Claire Thalamas ◽  
Bernard Boneu ◽  
Pierre Sié ◽  
...  

SummaryA number of studies have reported conflicting data on the association of the PlA1/PlA2 polymorphism of the GPIIIa gene and coronary syndromes. We have investigated the effect of this polymorphism on experimental platelet thrombus formation in man. Forty healthy male volunteers were genotyped for the PlA1/PlA2 polymorphism. Thrombus formation was induced ex vivo by exposing a tissue factor (TF) or a collagencoated coverslip in a parallel plate perfusion chamber to native blood for 2 and 4 min. The shear rates at these surfaces were 650 and 2,600 s–1. Platelet and fibrin deposition was quantified by immunoenzymatic methods. The frequencies of PlA1/PlA1 and PlA1/PlA2 genotypes were 52.5% and 47.5%, respectively. Ex vivo deposition of fibrin on TF was not affected by the PlA1/PlA2 polymorphism. However, the ex vivo platelet deposition at 650 s–1 was higher in blood from PlA1/PlA1 individuals than in PlA1/PlA2 individuals (P = 0.008 at 4 min). On collagen, neither fibrin nor platelet deposition was significantly affected by the PlA1/PlA2 polymorphism. Platelet thrombus formation is significantly influenced by genetic variations in the GPIIIa platelet receptor. This effect depends on the blood flow properties and the nature of the thrombogenic stimulus.


Blood ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 677-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
WX Li ◽  
AV Kaplan ◽  
GW Grant ◽  
JJ Toole ◽  
LL Leung

A novel thrombin inhibitor based on single-stranded (ss) deoxynucleotides with the sequence GGTTGGTGTGGTTGG (thrombin aptamer) has been recently discovered. In this study, we tested its efficacy in inhibiting clot-bound thrombin activity and platelet thrombus formation in an ex vivo whole artery angioplasty model. The thrombin aptamer showed a specific dose-dependent inhibition of thrombin-induced platelet aggregation (0.5 U/mL) in human platelet-rich plasma, with an IC50 of approximately 70 to 80 nmol/L. In an in vitro clot-bound thrombin assay system, heparin, used at clinically relevant concentrations of 0.2 U/mL and 0.4 U/mL, was ineffective in inhibiting clot-bound thrombin (6.5% and 34.9% inhibition at 0.2 U/mL and 0.4 U/mL, respectively). In contrast, the thrombin aptamer at an equivalent anticoagulant concentration inhibited clot-bound thrombin (79.7% inhibition). In an ex vivo whole artery angioplasty model, the thrombin aptamer markedly suppressed the generation of fibrinopeptide A (FPA), whereas heparin at 2 U/mL was ineffective. Compared with a scrambled ssDNA control, the thrombin aptamer reduced platelet deposition by 34.5% +/- 5% (mean +/- SEM, n = 4, P = .09) at low shear rates (approximately 200 s-1) and 61.3% +/- 11% (mean +/- SEM, n = 4, P = .05) at high shear rates (approximately 850 s-1). Thrombin aptamers based on ssDNA molecules represent a new class of thrombin inhibitors with potent anticoagulant and antithrombotic properties.


1987 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Bastida ◽  
G Escolar ◽  
R Castillo ◽  
A Ordinas ◽  
J J Sixma

Fibronectin (FN) plays a role in several adhesion mediated functions including the interaction of platelets with subendothelium.We investigated the role of plasma FN in platelet adhesion and platelet thrombus formation under flow conditions.To do this we used two different perfusion models:1)the annular chamber with α -chymotrypsin-treated rabbit vessel segments and 2)the flat chamber with coverslips coated with fibrillar purified human collagen type III.Perfusates consisted of washed platelets, and washed red blood celIs,suspended in normal or FN-depleted plasma.Perfusions were carried out for 10 min at shear rates of 300 or 1300 sec™1 Platelet deposition and thrombus dimensions were morphometrically evaluated by a computerized system. We found that depletion of plasma FN significantly reduced the percentage of total coverage surface and percentage of platelet thrombus, at both shear rates studied, and in both perfusion systems (p < 0.01)(p < 0.01).The dimensions of the platelet thrombi formed in perfusions at high shear rate were also significantly reduced in perfusions carried out with FN-depleted plasma.(p < 0.01). Addition of purified FN to FN-depleted perfusates restored all the values to those measured in the control perfusions.These results indicate that, in addition to supporting platelet adhesion to the subendothelium and to fibrillar collagen, FN contributes to platelet thrombus formation under flow conditions.


Blood ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1437-1442 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Bastida ◽  
G Escolar ◽  
A Ordinas ◽  
JJ Sixma

Abstract Fibronectin (FN) plays a role in several adhesion mediated functions including the interaction of platelets with subendothelium. We investigated the role of plasma FN in platelet adhesion and platelet thrombus formation under flow conditions. We used two different perfusion models: the annular chamber with alpha-chymotrypsin-treated rabbit vessel segments, and the flat chamber with coverslips coated with fibrillar purified human collagen type III. Perfusates consisted of washed platelets and washed RBCs, suspended in normal or FN-depleted plasma. Perfusions were carried out for ten minutes at shear rates of 300 or 1,300 s-1. Platelet deposition and thrombus dimensions were evaluated morphometrically by a computerized system. We found that depletion of plasma fibronectin significantly reduced the percentage of total coverage surface and percentage of platelet thrombus, at both shear rates studied, and in both perfusion systems (P less than .01) (P less than .01). The dimensions of the platelet thrombi formed in perfusions at high shear rate were also significantly reduced in perfusions carried out with FN depleted plasma (P less than .01). Addition of purified FN to FN-depleted perfusates restored all values to those measured in the control perfusions. These results indicate that plasma FN is required for platelet aggregate and thrombus formation following adhesion under flow conditions.


Blood ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 677-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
WX Li ◽  
AV Kaplan ◽  
GW Grant ◽  
JJ Toole ◽  
LL Leung

Abstract A novel thrombin inhibitor based on single-stranded (ss) deoxynucleotides with the sequence GGTTGGTGTGGTTGG (thrombin aptamer) has been recently discovered. In this study, we tested its efficacy in inhibiting clot-bound thrombin activity and platelet thrombus formation in an ex vivo whole artery angioplasty model. The thrombin aptamer showed a specific dose-dependent inhibition of thrombin-induced platelet aggregation (0.5 U/mL) in human platelet-rich plasma, with an IC50 of approximately 70 to 80 nmol/L. In an in vitro clot-bound thrombin assay system, heparin, used at clinically relevant concentrations of 0.2 U/mL and 0.4 U/mL, was ineffective in inhibiting clot-bound thrombin (6.5% and 34.9% inhibition at 0.2 U/mL and 0.4 U/mL, respectively). In contrast, the thrombin aptamer at an equivalent anticoagulant concentration inhibited clot-bound thrombin (79.7% inhibition). In an ex vivo whole artery angioplasty model, the thrombin aptamer markedly suppressed the generation of fibrinopeptide A (FPA), whereas heparin at 2 U/mL was ineffective. Compared with a scrambled ssDNA control, the thrombin aptamer reduced platelet deposition by 34.5% +/- 5% (mean +/- SEM, n = 4, P = .09) at low shear rates (approximately 200 s-1) and 61.3% +/- 11% (mean +/- SEM, n = 4, P = .05) at high shear rates (approximately 850 s-1). Thrombin aptamers based on ssDNA molecules represent a new class of thrombin inhibitors with potent anticoagulant and antithrombotic properties.


Blood ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1437-1442
Author(s):  
E Bastida ◽  
G Escolar ◽  
A Ordinas ◽  
JJ Sixma

Fibronectin (FN) plays a role in several adhesion mediated functions including the interaction of platelets with subendothelium. We investigated the role of plasma FN in platelet adhesion and platelet thrombus formation under flow conditions. We used two different perfusion models: the annular chamber with alpha-chymotrypsin-treated rabbit vessel segments, and the flat chamber with coverslips coated with fibrillar purified human collagen type III. Perfusates consisted of washed platelets and washed RBCs, suspended in normal or FN-depleted plasma. Perfusions were carried out for ten minutes at shear rates of 300 or 1,300 s-1. Platelet deposition and thrombus dimensions were evaluated morphometrically by a computerized system. We found that depletion of plasma fibronectin significantly reduced the percentage of total coverage surface and percentage of platelet thrombus, at both shear rates studied, and in both perfusion systems (P less than .01) (P less than .01). The dimensions of the platelet thrombi formed in perfusions at high shear rate were also significantly reduced in perfusions carried out with FN depleted plasma (P less than .01). Addition of purified FN to FN-depleted perfusates restored all values to those measured in the control perfusions. These results indicate that plasma FN is required for platelet aggregate and thrombus formation following adhesion under flow conditions.


1995 ◽  
Vol 74 (05) ◽  
pp. 1244-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Stormorken ◽  
H Holmsen ◽  
R Sund ◽  
K S Sakariassen ◽  
T Hovig ◽  
...  

SummaryThe Stormorken syndrome is a multifacetted syndrome including a bleeding tendency. No deviations were found in the coagulation- or fibrinolytic systems. Platelet number was low normal, and size abnormal, whereas EM findings were unremarkable. Survival time was half normal. Clot retraction was initially rapid, but clearly decreased, whereas prothrombin consumption was also initially rapid, but complete. Membrane GP’s were normal, so was AA metabolism, PI-cycle, granule storage and secretion, and c-AMP function, whereas 5-HT uptake and storage was decreased. Optical platelet aggregation was low normal with all physiological agonists. The only clearly abnormal finding was that coagulant activity was present on non stimulated platelets at the same level as kaolin-stimulated normal platelets. This indicated a platelet abnormality which should lead to a thrombogenic, not to a haemorrhagic trait. This paradox may have its origin in rheology, because when challenged with in vivo shear rates in an ex vivo perfusion chamber, platelet cohesion was abnormally low. Further studies to better delineate the membrane abnormality are underway.


Blood ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 783-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
BS Coller ◽  
JD Folts ◽  
LE Scudder ◽  
SR Smith

A murine monoclonal antibody directed at the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex, which blocks platelet aggregation ex vivo, was tested for its antithrombotic effects in an established animal model of acute platelet thrombus formation in partially stenosed arteries. Infusion of 0.7 to 0.8 mg/kg of the F(ab')2 fragment of the antibody completely blocked new thrombus formation despite multiple provocations, making it the most potent antithrombotic agent tested in this model.


1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.T. Turitto ◽  
H.J. Weiss ◽  
H. R. Baumgartner

The interaction of platelets with subendothelium requires the transport of platelets to the vicinity of the surface, as well as the basic cell-surface reaction. Exposure of subendothelium to human citrated blood flowing in an annular perfusion chamber at wall shear rates (α) of 50-10,000 sec-1 indicates that a diffusion controlled (DC) transport regime exists below 650 sec- l in which platelet adhesion (C+S) was strongly dependent on α, and thrombus formation (T) was absent . Above 800 sec-1, an apparently reaction controlled (RC) regime predominates in which C+S was independent of α, and T increased in both extent and size. Variation of hematocrit (H) from 0-701. in the RC regime (2600 sec-1) lead to a steady increase of C+S with H, and an exponential increase in T as H increased from 30 to 70%. In the DC regime (200 sec-1) virtually no thrombi were formed for all H, and C+S increased as H increased to 40%; above 40%, C+S became independent of H. Thus, at low α (venous), the platelet-subendothelial reaction is controlled primarily by the arrival rate of platelets at the surface and the red cells increase this transport for H up to 40%. At high α (microcirculatory) , the platelet-vessel wall reactivity becomes more dominant and red cells increase the ability of platelets to attach to the subendothelium.


Blood ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 92 (5) ◽  
pp. 1518-1525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Pierre Bossavy ◽  
Claire Thalamas ◽  
Luc Sagnard ◽  
André Barret ◽  
Kjell Sakariassen ◽  
...  

Abstract No randomized study comparing the effect of combined ticlopidine and aspirin therapy versus each drug alone in reducing poststenting thrombotic complications has been performed. To compare these three antiplatelet regimens versus placebo, we conducted a double-blind randomized study using an ex vivo model of thrombosis. Sixteen healthy male volunteers were assigned to receive for 8 days the following four regimens separated by a 1-month period: aspirin 325 mg/d, ticlopidine 500 mg/d, aspirin 325 mg/d + ticlopidine 500 mg/d, and placebo. At the end of each treatment period, native nonanticoagulated blood was drawn directly from an antecubital vein over collagen- or tissue factor (TF)-coated coverslips positioned in a parallel-plate perfusion chamber at an arterial wall shear rate (2,600 s−1 ) for 3 minutes. Thrombus, which formed on collagen in volunteers treated by placebo, were rich in platelets and poor in fibrin. As compared with placebo, aspirin and ticlopidine alone reduced platelet thrombus formation by only 29% and 15%, respectively (P &gt; .2). In contrast, platelet thrombus formation was blocked by more than 90% in volunteers treated by aspirin + ticlopidine (P &lt; .01v placebo or each treatment alone). Furthermore, the effect of the drug combination therapy was significantly larger than the sum of the two active treatments (P &lt; .05). Thrombus, which formed on TF-coated coverslips in volunteers treated by placebo, were rich in fibrin and platelets. Neither of the three antiplatelet treatments significantly inhibited fibrin deposition and platelet thrombus formation on this surface (P &gt; .2). Thus, the present study shows that combined aspirin and ticlopidine therapy dramatically potentiates the antithrombotic effect of each drug alone, but that the antithrombotic effect of the combined treatment depends on the nature of the thrombogenic surface. © 1998 by The American Society of Hematology.


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