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The membrane potential of human platelets.

L T Friedhoff, M Sonenberg

    Blood
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Human platelet membrane potential, measured using specific probes, is approximately -52 to -60 mV. Changes in extracellular ions like potassium and hydrogen depolarize platelets, increasing sensitivity to aggregation agents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biophysics
    • Hematology
    • Cell Physiology

    Background:

    • The membrane potential of platelets is crucial for their function.
    • Understanding how ion concentrations affect platelet membrane potential is important for platelet research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the membrane potential of human platelets.
    • To determine the effect of extracellular ion concentrations on platelet membrane potential.
    • To explore the relationship between membrane potential changes and platelet aggregation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized membrane potential probes: 3,3'-dipropyl-2,2'-thiadicarbocyanine iodide and tritiated triphenylmethylphosphonium bromide.
    • Measured membrane potential in physiologic buffer.
    • Assessed depolarization effects with varying extracellular ion concentrations (potassium, hydrogen, sodium, chloride, calcium).

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    Main Results:

    • Human platelet membrane potential was estimated at -52 to -60 mV (inside negative).
    • Increased extracellular potassium or hydrogen ion concentrations depolarized the platelet membrane.
    • No significant effect on membrane potential was observed with changes in extracellular sodium, chloride, or calcium ions.
    • Platelet depolarization correlated with increased sensitivity to adenosine diphosphate (ADP).

    Conclusions:

    • Extracellular ion concentrations, particularly potassium and hydrogen, significantly influence human platelet membrane potential.
    • Depolarization of platelets by altered ion concentrations enhances their sensitivity to aggregating agents like ADP.
    • Platelet membrane potential may play a regulatory role in platelet responses to aggregation stimuli.