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Singlet oxygen (1O(2)) disrupts platelet aggregates.

T W Stief1, U Feek, A Ramaswamy

  • 1Department of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, Philipps University, D-35033, Marburg, Germany. thstief@post.med.uni-marburg.de

Thrombosis Research
|December 12, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Singlet oxygen (1O(2)) generated by chloramine T can reverse platelet aggregation induced by ADP or collagen. This oxidant-mediated platelet function reversal may offer new therapeutic strategies for atherothrombosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Oxidative Stress

Background:

  • Activated polymorphonuclear leukocytes produce oxidants like HOCl and chloramine.
  • These oxidants generate singlet oxygen (1O(2)), a known inhibitor of platelet aggregation.
  • This study investigates the potential of oxidants to reverse platelet aggregation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if singlet oxygen (1O(2)) can reverse platelet aggregation.
  • To explore the potential of oxidant-mediated platelet function reversal as a therapeutic strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was incubated with chloramine T (CT), a 1O(2) generator.
  • Platelet aggregation was induced by adenosine-5'-diphosphate (ADP) or collagen.
  • Reversal of aggregation was monitored after CT addition at various time points.

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  • Platelet function was analyzed using the Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA-100) and transmission electron microscopy.

    • Main Results:

    • Chloramine T (CT) effectively inhibits platelet aggregation in PRP, with an ED(50) of approximately 1 mM.
    • CT reversed up to 70% of ADP- or collagen-induced platelet aggregation when added within 2 minutes.
    • Reversal efficacy decreased to approximately 50% when CT was added 8 minutes after ADP.
    • Electron microscopy confirmed ADP-dependent aggregate formation disrupted by 1O(2) into single platelets.

    Conclusions:

    • Singlet oxygen (1O(2)) demonstrably inhibits and reverses platelet aggregation.
    • The findings suggest a novel signaling and anticoagulant role for 1O(2).
    • This mechanism presents a potential new principle for pharmacologic intervention in atherothrombosis.