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Non‐genomic effects of PPARγ ligands: inhibition of GPVI‐stimulated platelet activation

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Summary

Background: Peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor‐γ (PPARγ) is expressed in human platelets although in the absence of genomic regulation in these cells, its functions are unclear. Objective: In the present study, we aimed to demonstrate the ability of PPARγ ligands to modulate collagen‐stimulated platelet function and suppress activation of the glycoprotein VI (GPVI) signaling pathway. Methods: Washed platelets were stimulated with PPARγ ligands in the presence and absence of PPARγ antagonist GW9662 and collagen‐induced aggregation was measured using optical aggregometry. Calcium levels were measured by spectrofluorimetry in Fura‐2AM‐loaded platelets and tyrosine phosphorylation levels of receptor‐proximal components of the GPVI signaling pathway were measured using immunoblot analysis. The role of PPARγ agonists in thrombus formation was assessed using an in vitro model of thrombus formation under arterial flow conditions. Results: PPARγ ligands inhibited collagen‐stimulated platelet aggregation that was accompanied by a reduction in intracellular calcium mobilization and P‐selectin exposure. PPARγ ligands inhibited thrombus formation under arterial flow conditions. The incorporation of GW9662 reversed the inhibitory actions of PPARγ agonists, implicating PPARγ in the effects observed. Furthermore, PPARγ ligands were found to inhibit tyrosine phosphorylation levels of multiple components of the GPVI signaling pathway. PPARγ was found to associate with Syk and LAT after platelet activation. This association was prevented by PPARγ agonists, indicating a potential mechanism for PPARγ function in collagen‐stimulated platelet activation. Conclusions: PPARγ agonists inhibit the activation of collagen‐stimulation of platelet function through modulation of early GPVI signalling.

Keywords

glycoprotein VI
nuclear receptor
platelets
signaling

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