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NAADP regulates human platelet function.

Coxon, C. H., Lewis, A. M., Sadler, A. J., Vasudevan, S. R., Thomas, A., Dundas, K. A., Taylor, L., Campbell, R.D., Gibbins, J. M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0372-5352, Churchill, G. C. and Tucker, K. L. (2012) NAADP regulates human platelet function. Biochemical Journal, 441 (1). pp. 435-442. ISSN 0264-6021

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1042/BJ20111175

Abstract/Summary

Platelets play a vital role in maintaining haemostasis. Human platelet activation depends on Ca2+ release, leading to cell activation, granule secretion and aggregation. NAADP (nicotinic acid-adenine dinucleotide phosphate) is a Ca2+-releasing second messenger that acts on acidic Ca2+ stores and is used by a number of mammalian systems. In human platelets, NAADP has been shown to release Ca2+ in permeabilized human platelets and contribute to thrombin-mediated platelet activation. In the present study, we have further characterized NAADP-mediated Ca2+ release in human platelets in response to both thrombin and the GPVI (glycoprotein VI)-specific agonist CRP (collagen-related peptide). Using a radioligand-binding assay, we reveal an NAADP-binding site in human platelets, indicative of a platelet NAADP receptor. We also found that NAADP releases loaded 45Ca2+ from intracellular stores and that total platelet Ca2+ release is inhibited by the proton ionophore nigericin. Ned-19, a novel cell-permeant NAADP receptor antagonist, competes for the NAADP-binding site in platelets and can inhibit both thrombin- and CRP-induced Ca2+ release in human platelets. Ned-19 has an inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation, secretion and spreading. In addition, Ned-19 extends the clotting time in whole-blood samples. We conclude that NAADP plays an important role in human platelet function. Furthermore, the development of Ned-19 as an NAADP receptor antagonist provides a potential avenue for platelet-targeted therapy and the regulation of thrombosis.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences > Biomedical Sciences
Interdisciplinary centres and themes > Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research (ICMR)
ID Code:26119
Uncontrolled Keywords:calcium, cell signalling, Ned-19, nicotinamide acid–adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP), platelet, haemostasis, thrombosis
Publisher:Portland Press Limited

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