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Platelet abnormalities in renal transplantation.

A Capitanio, C Ponticelli, A D'Angelo

    Proceedings of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association. European Dialysis and Transplant Association
    |January 1, 1981
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    In renal transplant recipients, platelets show signs of activation, with abnormalities correlating to graft injury severity. These platelet changes may contribute to transplant rejection and damage.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Immunology
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Platelet activation is implicated in transplant rejection.
    • Understanding platelet behavior post-transplantation is crucial for improving outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate platelet activation markers in renal transplant recipients.
    • To correlate these markers with the extent of graft injury and rejection.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of platelet serotonin and plasma beta-thromboglobulin (beta-TG).
    • Measurement of serum thromboxane B2 (TxB2) and plasma fibrinopeptide A (FPA).
    • Comparison between patients with acute rejection (AR), chronic rejection (CR), functioning transplants (FT), and healthy controls.

    Main Results:

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    • Transplant patients exhibited lower platelet serotonin and higher plasma beta-TG compared to controls.
    • These abnormalities were more severe in AR than CR, but also present in FT.
    • Lower serum TxB2 and higher plasma FPA (in AR) were observed in patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Renal transplant recipients have circulating, in vivo-activated platelets.
    • Platelet abnormalities are proportional to graft injury, potentially exacerbating rejection.
    • Secreted platelet substances may cause ischemia and aggregates, damaging the graft.