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Platelet function by afibrinogenemia.

S Awaad, O Helmy, A Fahmy

    The Gazette of the Egyptian Paediatric Association
    |July 1, 1976
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    Congenital afibrinogenemia impairs platelet aggregation by ADP and platelet adhesion. Fibrinogen is crucial for these functions, but not for thrombin-induced platelet aggregation.

    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Biochemistry
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Congenital afibrinogenemia is a rare bleeding disorder characterized by a complete absence of fibrinogen.
    • Platelets play a critical role in hemostasis, and their function is influenced by various plasma proteins.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate platelet function in patients with congenital afibrinogenemia.
    • To elucidate the role of fibrinogen in platelet aggregation and adhesion.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied platelet aggregation induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and thrombin.
    • Assessed platelet adhesiveness to glass surfaces.
    • Investigated the effect of fibrinogen addition on platelet function in vitro.

    Main Results:

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    • Patients with congenital afibrinogenemia showed no platelet aggregation in response to ADP.
    • Platelet adhesiveness to glass was significantly decreased.
    • Calcium-induced platelet aggregation was increased, potentially due to enhanced thrombin activity on platelets.
    • In vitro addition of fibrinogen corrected both ADP-induced aggregation and platelet adhesiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Fibrinogen is essential for normal platelet aggregation induced by ADP.
    • Fibrinogen plays a vital role in platelet adhesion to glass surfaces.
    • Thrombin-induced platelet aggregation does not require fibrinogen.
    • The absence of fibrinogen leads to distinct alterations in platelet function, highlighting fibrinogen's critical role in primary hemostasis.