Hyperactivity and increased hydrogen peroxide formation in platelets of NIDDM patients

Thrombosis Research
G LeonciniU Armani

Abstract

Free radical activity may contribute to atherosclerotic lesions which in diabetic subjects may frequently lead to vascular complications. It is known that oxidative stress is associated to diabetes. Protein glycation and glucose oxidation could be possible source of free radicals. 28 non insulin dependent diabetic subjects (NIDDM) were examined. 20 healthy subjects matched for age, sex and for the presence of hypertension and hyperlipidemia were also studied. Hydrogen peroxide, measured by intracellular levels of the fluorescent 2,7-dichloro-fluorescein (DCF), was considered as indicative parameter of free radical production. The results showed that in resting platelets the basal level of hydrogen peroxide was significantly higher in diabetic subjects than in controls. Moreover, after stimulation with thrombin, collagen, phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) and platelet activating factor (PAF), platelets of diabetic subjects generated significantly higher amounts of hydrogen peroxide than controls. Moreover, platelet aggregation induced by adenosine 5'-diphosphate (ADP) and plasma beta TG levels were higher in diabetics than in controls. In diabetic patients platelet free radical production and functional activity are increased and ...Continue Reading

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