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Differential role of platelet granular mediators in angiogenesis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15249180     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: Platelets contain numerous substances regulating angiogenic response. However, the regulatory role of platelets in blood vessel development remains to be elucidated. We investigated the comprehensive effect of platelets as a cellular system on angiogenesis. METHODS: The following approaches were applied: (a) in vitro-aortic ring assay and chemotaxis assay; (b) in vivo-injection of platelet-containing matrigel plug subcutaneously into a mouse followed by immunohistochemical analysis of angiogenic response. RESULTS: Platelets stimulated formation of blood vessels in vitro in the rat aortic ring model via VEGF and bFGF, while blocking of platelet factor-4 promoted this effect. Addition of platelets to the matrigel followed by its subcutaneous injection into a mouse resulted in an intensive migration of fibroblasts into the matrigel as well as formation of blood capillaries de novo. This platelet effect was mediated through bFGF, VEGF, and heparanase. Furthermore, platelet releasate was found to induce endothelial cell chemotaxis. This effect was mediated by a concerted action of intraplatelet bFGF, PDGF, VEGF, and heparanase. CONCLUSION: Platelets affect different stages of the angiogenic response with a trend to a pro-angiogenic net effect despite the presence of angiogenesis inhibitors such as platelet factor 4. While a concomitant effect of bFGF and VEGF seemed to be essential for the entire process of vessel formation (aortic ring and matrigel models), PDGF and heparanase were effective only at the migration stage.
Authors:
Alexander Brill; Hila Elinav; David Varon
Publication Detail:
Type:  In Vitro; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cardiovascular research     Volume:  63     ISSN:  0008-6363     ISO Abbreviation:  Cardiovasc. Res.     Publication Date:  2004 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-07-13     Completed Date:  2004-10-13     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0077427     Medline TA:  Cardiovasc Res     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  226-35     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2004 European Society of Cardiology
Affiliation:
Blood Coagulation Unit, Hematology Department, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. brilla@hadassah.org.il
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antibodies, Blocking / pharmacology
Aorta
Blood Platelets / physiology*
Capillaries / pathology
Cell Movement
Collagen
Drug Combinations
Endothelial Cells / metabolism,  pathology
Endothelium, Vascular / metabolism,  pathology*
Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 / immunology,  metabolism
Fibroblasts / pathology
Heparin Lyase / antagonists & inhibitors,  metabolism
Humans
Laminin
Male
Mice
Mice, Inbred Strains
Neovascularization, Pathologic*
Platelet Factor 4 / immunology,  metabolism
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor / immunology,  metabolism
Proteoglycans
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / antagonists & inhibitors,  metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antibodies, Blocking; 0/Drug Combinations; 0/Laminin; 0/Platelet-Derived Growth Factor; 0/Proteoglycans; 0/Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; 103107-01-3/Fibroblast Growth Factor 2; 119978-18-6/matrigel; 37270-94-3/Platelet Factor 4; 9007-34-5/Collagen; EC 4.2.2.7/Heparin Lyase
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Cardiovasc Res. 2004 Aug 1;63(2):192-3   [PMID:  15249175 ]
Erratum In:
Cardiovasc Res. 2004 Nov 1;64(2):374

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