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J K Hsiao1, H K Manji, G A Chen

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Lithium treatment increased pertussis toxin ADP-ribosylation in platelets, suggesting a shift in platelet G proteins. This finding may explain increased platelet adenylyl cyclase activity observed with lithium.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • G proteins are critical regulators of cellular signaling pathways.
  • Lithium is a mood stabilizer used in treating bipolar disorder.
  • Platelet G proteins play a role in various physiological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of lithium administration on platelet G protein function.
  • To assess changes in ADP-ribosylation and alpha i content in platelet membranes after lithium treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Seven healthy volunteers received 14 days of lithium.
  • Platelet membrane proteins were analyzed for ADP-ribosylation using cholera and pertussis toxins.
  • SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting were employed to measure protein content.

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Main Results:

  • Lithium significantly increased pertussis toxin-mediated ADP-ribosylation of a 40,000 Mr protein by 37%.
  • Cholera toxin-mediated ADP-ribosylation and alpha i content remained unchanged.
  • The observed changes suggest a shift in platelet Gi protein conformation.

Conclusions:

  • Lithium administration alters platelet G protein activity, specifically affecting Gi.
  • The findings support a model where lithium promotes an inactive, undissociated form of Gi.
  • This alteration is consistent with previously observed increases in platelet adenylyl cyclase activity.