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Tissue prothrombin. Universal distribution in smooth muscle

R D McBane1, R S Miller, N L Hassinger

  • 1Section of Hematology Research, Mayo Clinic and Foundation for Education and Research, Rochester, Minn. 55905, USA.

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Functionally intact prothrombin is widely distributed in porcine tissues, particularly in smooth muscle and vasculature. Its presence in these tissues is linked to smooth muscle content, though its exact role remains unclear.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Histology

Background:

  • Prothrombin is a key protein in the blood coagulation cascade.
  • Its presence and function in non-hepatic tissues are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the distribution and characteristics of prothrombin in porcine tissues.
  • To determine if tissue prothrombin is functionally active and native.

Main Methods:

  • Immunohistochemistry on porcine tissue samples.
  • Chromogenic substrate hydrolysis and hirudin inhibition assays.
  • Western and Northern blot analyses.
  • Prothrombin purification from porcine uterus.

Main Results:

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  • Ubiquitous prothrombin staining in smooth muscle-rich organs and vasculature.
  • Tissue prothrombin confirmed as native zymogen, activated by snake venom.
  • Functional prothrombin levels exceed blood contamination in smooth muscle tissues.
  • Prothrombin mRNA detected primarily in liver tissue.

    • Conclusions:

    • Functionally intact prothrombin is widely distributed in tissues, correlated with smooth muscle content.
    • The physiological significance and emplacement mechanism of tissue prothrombin require further investigation.