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[Level of alpha-granule membrane protein (CD62P) in coronary heart disease]

Jun-Ming Cai1, Tao Li, Yun-Qi Zhang

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen Pingshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
|March 21, 2008
PubMed

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Platelet activation marker CD62P is elevated in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP) and correlates with coronary artery stenosis severity. This finding highlights CD62P

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) involves complex pathophysiological processes including platelet activation.
  • Platelet activation is a critical factor in the development and progression of atherosclerotic disease.
  • Assessing platelet activation markers can provide insights into disease severity and patient prognosis.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the role of platelet alpha-granule membrane protein (CD62P) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).
  • To determine the relationship between CD62P levels and the severity of coronary artery stenosis.
  • To compare CD62P levels across different clinical presentations of CHD (stable angina, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction) and healthy controls.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed CD62P levels in 70 CHD patients (stable angina, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction) and 20 controls using flow cytometry.
  • CD62P positive rates were significantly higher in unstable angina pectoris (UAP) patients compared to stable angina pectoris (SAP) and no-CHD groups.
  • Elevated CD62P levels were also observed in patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease, indicating a correlation with stenosis severity.

Impact:

  • The findings suggest that CD62P is a valuable biomarker for platelet activation in CHD, particularly in UAP.
  • Elevated CD62P levels are associated with the pathophysiological processes underlying UAP and the extent of coronary artery stenosis.
  • This research may contribute to improved diagnostic and prognostic strategies for patients with coronary heart disease.
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