1989
DOI: 10.1172/jci113895
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Redirection of prostaglandin endoperoxide metabolism at the platelet-vascular interface in man.

Abstract: Prostacyclin (PGI2) is an inhibitor of platelet function in vitro. We tested the hypothesis that PG12 is formed in biologically active concentrations at the platelet-vascular interface in man and can be pharmacologically modulated to enhance its inhibitory properties. This became feasible when we developed a microquantitative technique that permits the measurement of eicosanoids in successive 40-,ul aliquots of whole blood emerging from a bleeding time wound.In 13 healthy volunteers the rate of production of t… Show more

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“…A small skin incision (normal blood collection) induced a platelet vascular interface known to stimulate platelets to synthesize PGH 2 and consequently, TxA 2 as well as endothelial cells to generate PGH 2 and subsequently PGI 2 (Nowak and FitzGerald, 1989). These active eicosanoids were measured in blood leaving the wound site as TxB 2 and 6-keto-PGF 1␣ , respectively (Fig.…”
Section: In Vivo Transcellular Prostanoid Productionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A small skin incision (normal blood collection) induced a platelet vascular interface known to stimulate platelets to synthesize PGH 2 and consequently, TxA 2 as well as endothelial cells to generate PGH 2 and subsequently PGI 2 (Nowak and FitzGerald, 1989). These active eicosanoids were measured in blood leaving the wound site as TxB 2 and 6-keto-PGF 1␣ , respectively (Fig.…”
Section: In Vivo Transcellular Prostanoid Productionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, restricted expression of thromboxane (Tx) synthase in platelets and restricted expression of PGI 2 synthase in endothelial cells account for the medical benefits of low-dose aspirin in thromboocclusive disorders (19). The distribution also accounts for the prothrombotic properties of platelets and the antithrombotic properties of the vascular endothelium (20,21). Restricted expression of 5-LO is also critical for the so-called transcellular biosynthesis of leukotrienes, in which an eicosanoid precursor generated by granulocytes or other cells can be enzymatically activated by platelets or endothelial cells (22)(23)(24).…”
Section: Restricted Expression Of Oxygenase and Isomerase Enzymesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This prostanoid is the principal metabolite of arachidonic acid produced by vascular endothelium and has potent vasodilator and platelet antiaggregatory effects (9). Under physiologic conditions, its circulating blood concentration is too low to exert a biologic effect, but platelet-inhibitory concentrations are formed at the site of vessel injury to limit the degree of platelet activation (21). Because PGlz formation in our patients was positively correlated to TxAz formation, it is possible that increased endothelial PGlz biosynthesis is a response of vascular endothelium to compensate for TxAz-mediated platelet activation and does not merely reflect damage to the endothelium.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%