Differential role of platelet granular mediators in angiogenesis

Cardiovascular Research
Alexander BrillDavid Varon

Abstract

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. 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. 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. Platelets affect different stages of the angiogenic response with a trend to a pro-angiogenic net effect despite the presenc...Continue Reading

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