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Stimulated platelets release amyloid beta-protein precursor.

G M Cole1, D Galasko, I P Shapiro

  • 1Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093.

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
|July 16, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Human platelets release amyloid beta-protein precursor fragments, suggesting a potential source of beta-protein in serum. This release may be linked to normal platelet function and amyloid deposit formation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Amyloid deposits are implicated in various diseases.
  • The origins of beta-protein, a key component of amyloid deposits, are not fully understood.
  • Platelets are known to play roles in hemostasis and inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of human platelets in the release of amyloid beta-protein precursor (APP).
  • To determine if platelets can serve as a source of circulating beta-protein.
  • To explore the potential involvement of APP release in platelet physiology.

Main Methods:

  • Human platelets were stimulated using thrombin and ionomycin.
  • Secreted soluble APP and particulate membrane fragments were analyzed.

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  • Immunoreactivity for C-terminal and N-terminal APP was assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Stimulated platelets secreted soluble truncated amyloid beta-protein precursor.
    • Particulate membrane fragments containing APP were also released.
    • Both C-terminal and N-terminal immunoreactive APP were detected in platelet secretions.

    Conclusions:

    • Human platelets can release amyloid beta-protein precursor fragments.
    • Platelets represent a potential circulating source of beta-protein in serum.
    • The release of soluble APP by platelets may be involved in normal platelet function.