Simultaneous digital imaging analysis of cytosolic calcium and morphological change in platelets activated by surface contact

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
M IkedaM Monden

Abstract

The dynamic change of cytoplasmic Ca(2)+ concentration ([Ca(2)+]i) and morphological change were investigated simultaneously by confocal laser scanning microscopy using fluo-3 and by differential interference contrast optics in platelets activated by contact with the following types of surfaces: native glass and glass treated with poly-L-lysine (PLL), fibrinogen (Fg), or von Willebrand factor (vWF). The initial [Ca(2)+]i values just after the surface contact were comparable (approximately 100 nM) among platelets deposited on the four surface types. On the PLL-surface, no morphological change or [Ca(2)+]i elevation was observed. Glass-, Fg-, and vWF-surface adhered platelets showed pseudopod formation and spreading associated with the inhomogeneous [Ca(2)+]i rise. The platelets on the Fg-surface were the most active in terms of [Ca(2)+]i rise and morphological change. During pseudopod formation, the mean [Ca(2)+]i value was maximal and localized high [Ca(2)+]i zones were observed inside pseudopods, as well as in the center of the platelets. After spreading, high [Ca(2)+]i zones still remained in the center of the cell. This new technique enabled simultaneous observation of [Ca(2)+]i and cell shape and we clearly demonstrated a c...Continue Reading

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