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Synthetic glycopolymers and natural fucoidans cause human platelet aggregation via PEAR1 and GPIbα
Örebro University, School of Medical Sciences. (Cardiovascular Research Centre)ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5025-9454
Örebro University, School of Medical Sciences. (Cardiovascular Research Centre)ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2519-203X
Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Center for Molecular and Vascular Biology, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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2019 (English)In: Blood Advances, ISSN 2473-9529 , E-ISSN 2473-9537, Vol. 3, no 3, p. 275-287Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Fucoidans are sulfated fucose-based polysaccharides that activate platelets and have pro- and anticoagulant effects; thus, they may have therapeutic value. In the present study, we show that 2 synthetic sulfated α-l-fucoside-pendant glycopolymers (with average monomeric units of 13 and 329) and natural fucoidans activate human platelets through a Src- and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-dependent and Syk-independent signaling cascade downstream of the platelet endothelial aggregation receptor 1 (PEAR1). Synthetic glycopolymers and natural fucoidan stimulate marked phosphorylation of PEAR1 and Akt, but not Syk. Platelet aggregation and Akt phosphorylation induced by natural fucoidan and synthetic glycopolymers are blocked by a monoclonal antibody to PEAR1. Direct binding of sulfated glycopolymers to epidermal like growth factor (EGF)-like repeat 13 of PEAR1 was shown by avidity-based extracellular protein interaction screen technology. In contrast, synthetic glycopolymers and natural fucoidans activate mouse platelets through a Src- and Syk-dependent pathway regulated by C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) with only a minor role for PEAR1. Mouse platelets lacking the extracellular domain of GPIbα and human platelets treated with GPIbα-blocking antibodies display a reduced aggregation response to synthetic glycopolymers. We found that synthetic sulfated glycopolymers bind directly to GPIbα, substantiating that GPIbα facilitates the interaction of synthetic glycopolymers with CLEC-2 or PEAR1. Our results establish PEAR1 as the major signaling receptor for natural fucose-based polysaccharides and synthetic glycopolymers in human, but not in mouse, platelets. Sulfated α-l-fucoside-pendant glycopolymers are unique tools for further investigation of the physiological role of PEAR1 in platelets and beyond.

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American Society of Hematology , 2019. Vol. 3, no 3, p. 275-287
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Medical Biotechnology (with a focus on Cell Biology (including Stem Cell Biology), Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biopharmacy) Hematology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-72478DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2018024950ISI: 000458442500007PubMedID: 30700416Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85060943358OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-72478DiVA, id: diva2:1288882
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Knowledge Foundation
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Funding Agencies:

BHF  PG/16/53/32242  RG/13/18/30563 

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft  DFG: Eb 177/14-1 

Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Vlaanderen grant  G0A6514N 

Available from: 2019-02-14 Created: 2019-02-14 Last updated: 2024-03-06Bibliographically approved
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1. Studies of platelet signalling and endothelial cell responses using unique synthetic drugs
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Studies of platelet signalling and endothelial cell responses using unique synthetic drugs
2019 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
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Haemostasis is a complex and tightly regulated process which protects us from bleeding. Platelets are essential for maintained haemostasis. Under normal conditions platelets are calmed by antithrombotic substances release by the endothelium. During vascular injury, the platelets will activate and form a haemostatic plug to prevent bleeding. Inflammatory processes like atherosclerosis can disturb the haemostatic balance and lead to severe consequences like myocardial infarction and stroke. Inhibition of platelets and coagulation are common treatments to prevent unwanted blood clot formation. There is a great need for increased knowledge on the mechanisms of thrombosis and characterisation of new substances with possible therapeutic potential. This thesis used unique synthetic drugs to study platelet signalling and endothelial responses. Paper I showed that both sulfated polysaccharides from seaweed and synthetic glycopolymers which mimic their chemical properties caused platelet activation.

Paper II elucidated the molecular mechanism underlying platelet activation by sulfated glycopolymers and polysaccharides. We found that human platelet activation took place via the Platelet endothelial aggregation receptor 1 (PEAR1), while mouse platelet activation was mainly via C-type lectin-like receptor 2. Aggregation was supported by Glycoprotein Ibα in both species.

Paper III showed the effect of synthetic glycopolymers and natural polysaccharides on cultured human endothelial cells. We found that both the glycopolymers and polysaccharides caused a proinflammatory response after 24h.

In Paper IV, the effect of a synthetic purine analogue with a nitrate ester motif was studied. We found that the purine analogue reduced platelet functions by inhibiting Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK).

This thesis describes unique synthetic drugs that can be used for further studies of the mechanisms underlying the biological processes of thrombosis and inflammation. The synthetic glycopolymers can be used to further elucidate the physiological role of PEAR1, a potential future therapeutic target.

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Örebro: Örebro University, 2019. p. 64
Series
Örebro Studies in Medicine, ISSN 1652-4063 ; 195
Keywords
Haemostasis, glycopolymers, purine analogue, PEAR1, GPIbα, CLEC-2, inflammation, ROCK
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Other Basic Medicine
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urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-73147 (URN)978-91-7529-287-8 (ISBN)
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2019-05-29, Örebro universitet, Campus USÖ, hörsal C3, Södra Grev Rosengatan 32, Örebro, 13:00 (English)
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Available from: 2019-03-14 Created: 2019-03-14 Last updated: 2019-05-06Bibliographically approved

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