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  • Title: Apelin: an antithrombotic factor that inhibits platelet function.
    Author: Adam F, Khatib AM, Lopez JJ, Vatier C, Turpin S, Muscat A, Soulet F, Aries A, Jardin I, Bobe R, Stepanian A, de Prost D, Dray C, Rosado JA, Valet P, Feve B, Siegfried G.
    Journal: Blood; 2016 Feb 18; 127(7):908-20. PubMed ID: 26634301.
    Abstract:
    Apelin peptide and its receptor APJ are directly implicated in various physiological processes ranging from cardiovascular homeostasis to immune signaling. Here, we show that apelin is a key player in hemostasis with an ability to inhibit thrombin- and collagen-mediated platelet activation. Mice lacking apelin displayed a shorter bleeding time and a prothrombotic profile. Their platelets exhibited increased adhesion and a reduced occlusion time in venules, and displayed a higher aggregation rate after their activation by thrombin compared with wild-type platelets. Consequently, human and mouse platelets express apelin and its receptor APJ. Apelin directly interferes with thrombin-mediated signaling pathways and platelet activation, secretion, and aggregation, but not with ADP and thromboxane A2-mediated pathways. IV apelin administration induced excessive bleeding and prevented thrombosis in mice. Taken together, these findings suggest that apelin and/or APJ agonists could potentially be useful adducts in antiplatelet therapies and may provide a promising perspective for patients who continue to display adverse thrombotic events with current antiplatelet therapies.
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