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Bernasconi L, Schicchi A, Pirozzolo R, Negrini V, Scaravaggi G, Lonati D, Petrolini VM, Locatelli CA. Coronary thrombosis after European adder bite in a patient on dual antiplatelet therapy: A case report. Toxicon 2022; 220:106961. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.106961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Role of protease-activated receptor 2 in regulation of renin synthesis and secretion in mice. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2019; 392:1401-1410. [DOI: 10.1007/s00210-019-01677-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Romano S, Buccheri S, Mehran R, Angiolillo DJ, Capodanno D. Gender differences on benefits and risks associated with oral antithrombotic medications for coronary artery disease. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2018; 17:1041-1052. [DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2018.1524869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Sara Romano
- Division of Cardiology, CAST, P.O. “Rodolico”, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, CAST, P.O. “Rodolico”, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, CAST, P.O. “Rodolico”, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria “Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele”, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Bode C, Duerschmied D. Vorapaxar expands antiplatelet options. Hamostaseologie 2017; 32:221-227. [DOI: 10.5482/hamo-12-05-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2012] [Accepted: 07/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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SummaryVorapaxar is the first substance of a new class of antiplatelet drugs that has been tested in large clinical trials. The protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR-1) antagonist inhibits thrombin-induced platelet activation to prevent atherothrombosis. In the phase 3 trials TRACER (acute coronary syndrome) and TRA 2P-TIMI 50 (stable atherosclerosis) reducing ischemic events with vorapaxar came at the cost of bleeding.TRACER compared vorapaxar to placebo in 12 944 patients who had non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes on top of contemporary treatment including dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin and clopidogrel). Vorapaxar reduced ischemic events non-significantly, but increased bleeding significantly, therefore not justifying triple antiplatelet therapy in this setting. Follow-up was stopped early because of bleeding. TRA 2P-TIMI 50 examined 26 449 patients who had a history of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, or peripheral arterial disease. Vorapaxar reduced ischemic events and increased bleeding both significantly. Recruitment of patients with prior stroke was stopped early. Net clinical outcome and subgroup analyses suggested that vorapaxar could be beneficial for patients with prior myocardial infarction – but no history of stroke.
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Zhong W, Chen S, Qin Y, Zhang H, Wang H, Meng J, Huai L, Zhang Q, Yin T, Lei Y, Han J, He L, Sun B, Liu H, Liu Y, Zhou H, Sun T, Yang C. Doxycycline inhibits breast cancer EMT and metastasis through PAR-1/NF-κB/miR-17/E-cadherin pathway. Oncotarget 2017; 8:104855-104866. [PMID: 29285218 PMCID: PMC5739605 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.20418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Doxycycline displays high efficiency for cancer therapy. However, the molecular mechanism is poorly understood. In our previous study, doxycycline was found to suppress tumor progression by directly targeting proteinase-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). In this study, microRNAs were found to be involved in PAR1-mediated anti-tumor effects of doxycycline. Among these miRNAs, miR-17 was found to promote breast cancer cell metastasis both in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, miR-17 could reverse partial doxycycline inhibition effects on breast cancer. Employing luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays, nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) was found to bind miR-17 promoters. Furthermore, E-cadherin was identified as the target gene of miR-17. These results showed that miR-17 can resist the inhibitory effects of doxycycline on breast cancer epithelial–mesenchymal transformation (EMT) by targeting E-cadherin.
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- Weilong Zhong
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology and College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300000, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biomedicine, Tianjin, 300000, China
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Moon JY, Franchi F, Rollini F, Angiolillo DJ. Role for Thrombin Receptor Antagonism With Vorapaxar in Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Events: From Bench to Bedside. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2017; 23:23-37. [PMID: 28565918 DOI: 10.1177/1074248417708617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
In spite of treatment with the current standard of care antiplatelet regimens including dual antiplatelet therapy, recurrence rates of ischemic events remain elevated for high-risk patients with atherosclerotic disease. This may be in part attributed to the fact that other key platelet activation pathways remain uninhibited and can thus continue to trigger platelet activation and lead to thrombotic complications. Thrombin is a powerful inducer of platelet activation and mediates its effects directly on platelets through protease activator receptors (PARs), particularly the PAR-1 subtype, making PAR-1 inhibition an attractive approach for reducing atherothrombotic events. These observations have led to the development of several PAR-1 antagonists. Vorapaxar is a direct inhibitor of PAR-1 and the only agent of this class approved for the prevention of recurrent ischemic events in patients with prior myocardial infarction or peripheral artery disease. In the present manuscript, we present a review of the pathophysiologic role of thrombin on thrombotic complications, the impact of vorapaxar on outcomes, including the most recent updates deriving from clinical trials, as well as future perspectives in the field.
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- Jae Youn Moon
- 1 Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- 1 Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- 1 Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- 1 Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Gryka RJ, Buckley LF, Anderson SM. Vorapaxar: The Current Role and Future Directions of a Novel Protease-Activated Receptor Antagonist for Risk Reduction in Atherosclerotic Disease. Drugs R D 2017; 17:65-72. [PMID: 28063023 PMCID: PMC5318326 DOI: 10.1007/s40268-016-0158-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction Despite the current standard of care, patients with cardiovascular disease remain at a high risk for recurrent events. Inhibition of thrombin-mediated platelet activation through protease-activated receptor-1 antagonism may provide reductions in atherosclerotic disease beyond those achievable with the current standard of care. Objective Our primary objective is to evaluate the clinical literature regarding the role of vorapaxar (Zontivity™) in the reduction of cardiovascular events in patients with a history of myocardial infarction and peripheral artery disease. In particular, we focus on the potential future directions for protease-activating receptor antagonists in the treatment of a broad range of atherosclerotic diseases. Data Sources A literature search of PubMed and EBSCO was conducted to identify randomized clinical trials from August 2005 to June 2016 using the search terms: ‘vorapaxar’, ‘SCH 530348’, ‘protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist’, and ‘Zontivity™’. Bibliographies were searched and additional resources were obtained. Results Vorapaxar is a first-in-class, protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist. The Thrombin Receptor Antagonist for Clinical Event Reduction (TRACER) trial did not demonstrate a significant reduction in a broad primary composite endpoint. However, the Thrombin-Receptor Antagonist in Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Ischemic Events (TRA 2°P-TIMI 50) trial examined a more traditional composite endpoint and found a significant benefit with vorapaxar. Vorapaxar significantly increased bleeding compared with standard care. Ongoing trials will help define the role of vorapaxar in patients with peripheral arterial disease, patients with diabetes mellitus, and other important subgroups. The use of multivariate modeling may enable the identification of subgroups with maximal benefit and minimal harm from vorapaxar. Conclusion Vorapaxar provides clinicians with a novel mechanism of action to further reduce the burden of ischemic heart disease. Identification of patients with a high ischemic risk and low bleeding risk would enable clinicians to maximize the utility of this unique agent. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s40268-016-0158-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Rebecca J Gryka
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, School of Pharmacy, Cedarville University, 251 North Main Street, Cedarville, OH, 45314, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Cedarville, OH, USA
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- Center for Pharmacy Care, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Tang W, Huang B, Wang J, An L, Zhong H, Yang H, Li P, Chen J. A label-free screening approach targeted protease-activated receptor 1 based on dynamic mass redistribution in living cells. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra07927c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR-1) antagonists strongly inhibit thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and are proved to be effective as anti-thrombotic drugs.
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- Weiwei Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
- P. R. China
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Franchi F, Rollini F, Park Y, Angiolillo DJ. Platelet thrombin receptor antagonism with vorapaxar: pharmacology and clinical trial development. Future Cardiol 2015; 11:547-64. [PMID: 26406386 DOI: 10.2217/fca.15.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Oral antiplatelet therapies for secondary prevention of ischemic recurrences in patients with atherosclerotic disease manifestations include aspirin and P2Y12 receptor antagonists. Despite the use of these therapies, patients remain at risk for recurrent ischemic events, which may be attributed to other platelet signaling pathways which continue to be activated. More intense antithrombotic strategies have been investigated, including identifying additional targets to modulate platelet activation. Among these, thrombin-mediated platelet activation through PAR-1 has been subject to broad clinical investigation. Vorapaxar is the only PAR-1 receptor antagonists that completed large-scale clinical investigations and is approved for clinical use. This manuscript provides an overview of the pharmacology and clinical trial development of vorapaxar as well as its role in clinical practice.
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- Francesco Franchi
- University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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Chien PTY, Lin CC, Hsiao LD, Yang CM. c-Src/Pyk2/EGFR/PI3K/Akt/CREB-activated pathway contributes to human cardiomyocyte hypertrophy: Role of COX-2 induction. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2015; 409:59-72. [PMID: 25869400 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2015.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2014] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Thrombin and COX-2 regulating cardiac hypertrophy are via various signaling cascades. Several transcriptional factors including CREB involve in COX-2 expression. However, the interplay among thrombin, CREB, and COX-2 in primary human neonatal ventricular cardiomyocytes remains unclear. In this study, thrombin-induced COX-2 promoter activity, mRNA and protein expression, and PGE2 synthesis were attenuated by pretreatment with the inhibitors of c-Src (PP1), Pyk2 (PF431396), EGFR (AG1478), PI3K/Akt (LY294002/SH-5), and p300 (GR343), or transfection with siRNAs of c-Src, Pyk2, EGFR, p110, Akt, CREB, and p300. Moreover, thrombin-stimulated phosphorylation of c-Src, Pyk2, EGFR, Akt, CREB and p300 was attenuated by their respective inhibitors. These results indicate that thrombin-induced COX-2 expression is mediated through PAR-1/c-Src/Pyk2/EGFR/PI3K/Akt linking to CREB and p300 cascades. Functionally, thrombin-induced hypertrophy and ANF/BNP release were, at least in part, mediated through a PAR-1/COX-2-dependent pathway. We uncover the importance of COX-2 regarding human cardiomyocyte hypertrophy that will provide a therapeutic intervention in cardiovascular diseases.
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- Peter Tzu-Yu Chien
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthetics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Lin-Kou and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthetics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Lin-Kou and College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
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Latha R, Shanthi P, Sachdanandam P. Protective role of Kalpaamruthaa in type II diabetes mellitus-induced cardiovascular disease through the modulation of protease-activated receptor-1. Pharmacogn Mag 2015; 11:S209-16. [PMID: 26109768 PMCID: PMC4461962 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.157739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2014] [Revised: 01/18/2015] [Accepted: 05/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Kalpaamruthaa (KA) is a formulatory herbal preparation has beneficial antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory properties against cardiovascular damage (CVD). Objective: The present study was undertaken to investigate the protective role of KA in type II diabetes mellitus-induced CVD through the modulation of protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR1). Materials and Methods: CVD was developed in 8 weeks after type II diabetes mellitus induction with high fat diet (2 weeks) and low dose of streptozotocin (2 × 35 mg/kg b.w. i.p. in 24 h interval). CVD-induced rats treated with KA (200 mg/kg b.w. in 0.5 ml of olive oil) orally for 4 weeks. Results: KA increased the activities of enzymatic antioxidants and the levels of non-enzymatic antioxidants in pancreas of CVD-induced rats. KA effectively reduced the lipid peroxides and carbonyl content in the pancreas of CVD-induced rats. KA reduced cellular damage by ameliorating the activities of marker enzymes in plasma, heart and liver. The protective nature of KA was further evidenced by histological observation in pancreas. Further, KA reduced CVD by decreasing the expression of PAR1 in heart. Conclusion: This study exhibits the defending role of KA in type II diabetes mellitus-induced CVD through altering PAR1.
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- Raja Latha
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dr. A.L.M. Post-Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pathology, Dr. A.L.M. Post-Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Dr. A.L.M. Post-Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chien PTY, Hsieh HL, Chi PL, Yang CM. PAR1-dependent COX-2/PGE2 production contributes to cell proliferation via EP2 receptors in primary human cardiomyocytes. Br J Pharmacol 2014; 171:4504-19. [PMID: 24902855 PMCID: PMC4209155 DOI: 10.1111/bph.12794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2014] [Revised: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Different protease-activated receptors (PARs) activated by thrombin are involved in cardiovascular disease, via up-regulation of inflammatory proteins including COX-2. However, the mechanisms underlying thrombin-regulated COX-2 expression in human cardiomyocytes remain unclear. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Human cardiomyocytes were used in the study. Thrombin-induced COX-2 protein and mRNA expression, and signalling pathways were determined by Western blot, real-time PCR and COX-2 promoter luciferase reporter assays, and pharmacological inhibitors or siRNAs. PGE2 generation and cell proliferation were also determined. KEY RESULTS Thrombin-induced COX-2 protein and mRNA expression, promoter activity and PGE2 release was attenuated by the PAR1 antagonist (SCH79797) or the inhibitors of proteinase activity (PPACK), MEK1/2 (U0126), p38 MAPK (SB202190) or JNK1/2 (SP600125), and transfection with small interfering RNA (siRNA) of PAR1, p38, p42 or JNK2. These results suggested that PAR1-dependent MAPKs participate in thrombin-induced COX-2 expression in human cardiomyocytes. Moreover, thrombin stimulated phosphorylation of MAPKs, which was attenuated by PPACK and SCH79797. Furthermore, thrombin-induced COX-2 expression was blocked by the inhibitors of AP-1 (tanshinone IIA) and NF-κB (helenalin). Moreover, thrombin-stimulated phosphorylation of c-Jun/AP-1 and p65/NF-κB was attenuated by tanshinone IIA and helenalin, respectively, suggesting that thrombin induces COX-2 expression via PAR1/MAPKs/AP-1 or the NF-κB pathway. Functionally, thrombin increased human cardiomyocyte proliferation through the COX-2/PGE2 system linking to EP2 receptors, as determined by proliferating cell nuclear antigen and cyclin D1 expression. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS These findings demonstrate that MAPKs-mediated activation of AP-1/NF-κB pathways is, at least in part, required for COX-2/PGE2 /EP2 -triggered cell proliferation in human cardiomyocytes.
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- Peter Tzu-Yu Chien
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, Chang Gung UniversityTao-Yuan, Taiwan
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and TechnologyTao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, Chang Gung UniversityTao-Yuan, Taiwan
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Health Ageing Research Center, College of Medicine, Chang Gung UniversityTao-Yuan, Taiwan
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Exploring the Phe-Gly dipeptide-derived piperazinone scaffold in the search for antagonists of the thrombin receptor PAR1. Molecules 2014; 19:4814-46. [PMID: 24743938 PMCID: PMC6271095 DOI: 10.3390/molecules19044814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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A series of Phe-Gly dipeptide-derived piperazinones containing an aromatic urea moiety and a basic amino acid has been synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of human platelet aggregation induced by the PAR1 agonist SFLLRN and as cytotoxic agents in human cancer cells. The synthetic strategy involves coupling of a protected basic amino acid benzyl amide to 1,2- and 1,2,4-substituted-piperazinone derivatives, through a carbonylmethyl group at the N1-position, followed by formation of an aromatic urea at the exocyclic moiety linked at the C2 position of the piperazine ring and removal of protecting groups. None of the compounds showed activity in the biological evaluation.
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Hosokawa K, Ohnishi T, Miura N, Sameshima H, Koide T, Tanaka KA, Maruyama I. Antithrombotic effects of PAR1 and PAR4 antagonists evaluated under flow and static conditions. Thromb Res 2014; 133:66-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2013.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Revised: 10/09/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Valdivielso ÁM, Ventosa-Andrés P, Tato F, Fernández-Ibañez MÁ, Pappos I, Tsopanoglou NE, García-López MT, Gutiérrez-Rodríguez M, Herranz R. Highly functionalized 2-oxopiperazine-based peptidomimetics: An approach to PAR1 antagonists. Eur J Med Chem 2013; 70:199-224. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2013.09.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2013] [Revised: 08/26/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Ungerer M, Münch G. Novel antiplatelet drugs in clinical development. Thromb Haemost 2013; 110:868-75. [PMID: 24108565 DOI: 10.1160/th13-02-0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The clinical value of antiplatelet compounds strongly depends on the benefit-risk balance between their anti-thrombotic effects and the bleeding risk they incur. This ratio is especially important in the treatment of cerebro-vascular disease. Several novel compounds in clinical development hold promise to improve this benefit-risk ratio.
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- M Ungerer
- M. Ungerer, Advancecor GmbH, Fraunhofer Str. 17, 82152 Martinsried, Germany, E-mail:
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Böhm A, Flößer A, Ermler S, Fender AC, Lüth A, Kleuser B, Schrör K, Rauch BH. Factor-Xa-induced mitogenesis and migration require sphingosine kinase activity and S1P formation in human vascular smooth muscle cells. Cardiovasc Res 2013; 99:505-13. [PMID: 23658376 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvt112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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AIMS Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) is a cellular signalling lipid generated by sphingosine kinase-1 (SPHK1). The aim of the study was to investigate whether the activated coagulation factor-X (FXa) regulates SPHK1 transcription and the formation of S1P and subsequent mitogenesis and migration of human vascular smooth muscle cells (SMC). METHODS AND RESULTS FXa induced a time- (3-6 h) and concentration-dependent (3-30 nmol/L) increase of SPHK1 mRNA and protein expression in human aortic SMC, resulting in an increased synthesis of S1P. FXa-stimulated transcription of SPHK1 was mediated by the protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) and PAR-2. In human carotid artery plaques, expression of SPHK1 was observed at SMC-rich sites and was co-localized with intraplaque FX/FXa content. FXa-induced SPHK1 transcription was attenuated by inhibitors of Rho kinase (Y27632) and by protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms (GF109203X). In addition, FXa rapidly induced the activation of the small GTPase Rho A. Inhibition of signalling pathways which regulate SPHK1 expression, inhibition of its activity or siRNA-mediated SPHK1 knockdown attenuated the mitogenic and chemotactic response of human SMC to FXa. CONCLUSION These data suggest that FXa induces SPHK1 expression and increases S1P formation independent of thrombin and that this involves the activation of Rho A and PKC signalling. In addition to its key function in coagulation, this direct effect of FXa on human SMC may increase cell proliferation and migration at sites of vessel injury and thereby contribute to the progression of vascular lesions.
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- Andreas Böhm
- Institut für Pharmakologie, Abteilung Allgemeine Pharmakologie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 3, Greifswald, Germany
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Marks-Bluth J, Pimanda JE. Cell signalling pathways that mediate haematopoietic stem cell specification. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 2012; 44:2175-84. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biocel.2012.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2012] [Revised: 09/09/2012] [Accepted: 09/10/2012] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Lee M, Saver JL, Hong KS, Wu HC, Ovbiagele B. Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage With Protease-Activated Receptor-1 Antagonists. Stroke 2012; 43:3189-95. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.112.670604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Purpose—
Recent clinical trial data suggest that protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) antagonists may increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhage. Our objective was to investigate the qualitative and quantitative risks of intracranial hemorrhage in patients receiving PAR-1 antagonist therapy.
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Pubmed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Clinicaltrials.gov from 1966 to May 2012, were searched to identify relevant studies. We included randomized controlled trials that included a comparison of PAR-1 antagonist with placebo and in which the total number of patients and intracranial hemorrhage events were reported separately for active treatment and control groups. Summary incidence rates, relative risks, and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using random-effects models. Between-study heterogeneity was assessed using the
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In 9 PAR-1 antagonist trials with 42000 patients with a history of thrombotic vascular disease or acute coronary syndrome, PAR-1 antagonist treatment was associated with increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage (0.59% vs 0.30%; relative risk, 1.98; 95% CI, 1.46–2.68;
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<0.00001; number needed to harm, 345). There was no heterogeneity across trials (
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=0.84;
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=0%), PAR-1 antagonist agent (
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=0.52), treatment duration (
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=0.38), or trial-qualifying event (
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=0.59). Risk of death from any cause or a cardiovascular cause did not differ between active treatment and control groups.
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In a pooled analysis of data from 9 trials, PAR-1 antagonist therapy was associated with an increased risk for intracranial hemorrhage.
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- Meng Lee
- From the Department of Neurology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi (M.L.) and Linkuo (H.-C.W.), Taiwan; Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (J.L.S.); Department of Neurology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, South Korea (K.-S.H.); and Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (B.O.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi (M.L.) and Linkuo (H.-C.W.), Taiwan; Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (J.L.S.); Department of Neurology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, South Korea (K.-S.H.); and Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (B.O.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi (M.L.) and Linkuo (H.-C.W.), Taiwan; Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (J.L.S.); Department of Neurology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, South Korea (K.-S.H.); and Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (B.O.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi (M.L.) and Linkuo (H.-C.W.), Taiwan; Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (J.L.S.); Department of Neurology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, South Korea (K.-S.H.); and Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (B.O.)
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- From the Department of Neurology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi (M.L.) and Linkuo (H.-C.W.), Taiwan; Stroke Center, Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA (J.L.S.); Department of Neurology, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University, South Korea (K.-S.H.); and Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (B.O.)
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Ventosa-Andrés P, Valdivielso AM, Pappos I, García-López MT, Tsopanoglou NE, Herranz R. Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of new peptide-based ureas and thioureas as potential antagonists of the thrombin receptor PAR1. Eur J Med Chem 2012; 58:98-111. [PMID: 23123726 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2012.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2012] [Revised: 10/02/2012] [Accepted: 10/09/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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By applying a diversity oriented synthesis strategy for the search of new antagonists of the thrombin receptor PAR1, a series of peptide-based ureas and thioureas, including analogues of the PAR1 reference antagonist RWJ-58259, has been designed and synthesized. The general synthetic scheme involves reduction of basic amino acid-derived amino nitriles by hydrogen transfer from hydrazine monohydrate in the presence of Raney Ni, followed by reaction with diverse isocyanates and isothiocyanates, and protecting group removal. All new compounds have been evaluated as inhibitors of human platelet aggregation induced by the PAR1 agonist SFLLRN. Some protected peptide-based ureas displayed significant antagonist activity.
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Lewis EC. Expanding the clinical indications for α(1)-antitrypsin therapy. Mol Med 2012; 18:957-70. [PMID: 22634722 DOI: 10.2119/molmed.2011.00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2011] [Accepted: 05/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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α(1)-Antitrypsin (AAT) is a 52-kDa circulating serine protease inhibitor. Production of AAT by the liver maintains 0.9-1.75 mg/mL circulating levels. During acute-phase responses, circulating AAT levels increase more than fourfold. In individuals with one of several inherited mutations in AAT, low circulating levels increase the risk for lung, liver and pancreatic destructive diseases, particularly emphysema. These individuals are treated with lifelong weekly infusions of human plasma-derived AAT. An increasing amount of evidence appears to suggest that AAT possesses not only the ability to inhibit serine proteases, such as elastase and proteinase-3 (PR-3), but also to exert antiinflammatory and tissue-protective effects independent of protease inhibition. AAT modifies dendritic cell maturation and promotes T regulatory cell differentiation, induces interleukin (IL)-1 receptor antagonist and IL-10 release, protects various cell types from cell death, inhibits caspases-1 and -3 activity and inhibits IL-1 production and activity. Importantly, unlike classic immunosuppressants, AAT allows undeterred isolated T-lymphocyte responses. On the basis of preclinical and clinical studies, AAT therapy for nondeficient individuals may interfere with disease progression in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, acute myocardial infarction, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, cystic fibrosis, transplant rejection, graft versus host disease and multiple sclerosis. AAT also appears to be antibacterial and an inhibitor of viral infections, such as influenza and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and is currently evaluated in clinical trials for type 1 diabetes, cystic fibrosis and graft versus host disease. Thus, AAT therapy appears to have advanced from replacement therapy, to a safe and potential treatment for a broad spectrum of inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases.
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- Eli C Lewis
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
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Tello-Montoliu A, Tomasello SD, Ueno M, Angiolillo DJ. Antiplatelet therapy: thrombin receptor antagonists. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2012; 72:658-71. [PMID: 21906120 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2010.03884.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Activated platelets stimulate thrombus formation in response to rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque or endothelial cell erosion, promoting atherothrombotic disease. Multiple pathways contribute to platelet activation. Aspirin, an irreversible inhibitor of thromboxane A2 synthesis, in combination with clopidogrel, an inhibitor of P2Y(12) adenosine diphosphate platelet receptors, represent the current standard-of-care of antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome and for those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Although these agents have demonstrated significant clinical benefit, the increased risk of bleeding and the recurrence of thrombotic events represent substantial limitations. Thrombin is one of the most important platelet activators. The inhibition of protease-activated receptor 1 showed a good safety profile in preclinical studies. In fact, phase II studies with vorapaxar (SCH530348) and atopaxar (E5555) showed no increase of bleeding events in addition to the current standard-of-care of antiplatelet therapy. Although the results of phase III trials for both drugs are awaited, this family is a promising new addition to the current clinical practice for patients with atherothrombotic disease, not only as an alternative, but also as additional therapy.
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Tricoci P, Huang Z, Held C, Moliterno DJ, Armstrong PW, Van de Werf F, White HD, Aylward PE, Wallentin L, Chen E, Lokhnygina Y, Pei J, Leonardi S, Rorick TL, Kilian AM, Jennings LHK, Ambrosio G, Bode C, Cequier A, Cornel JH, Diaz R, Erkan A, Huber K, Hudson MP, Jiang L, Jukema JW, Lewis BS, Lincoff AM, Montalescot G, Nicolau JC, Ogawa H, Pfisterer M, Prieto JC, Ruzyllo W, Sinnaeve PR, Storey RF, Valgimigli M, Whellan DJ, Widimsky P, Strony J, Harrington RA, Mahaffey KW. Thrombin-receptor antagonist vorapaxar in acute coronary syndromes. N Engl J Med 2012; 366:20-33. [PMID: 22077816 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1109719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 589] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vorapaxar is a new oral protease-activated-receptor 1 (PAR-1) antagonist that inhibits thrombin-induced platelet activation. METHODS In this multinational, double-blind, randomized trial, we compared vorapaxar with placebo in 12,944 patients who had acute coronary syndromes without ST-segment elevation. The primary end point was a composite of death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, stroke, recurrent ischemia with rehospitalization, or urgent coronary revascularization. RESULTS Follow-up in the trial was terminated early after a safety review. After a median follow-up of 502 days (interquartile range, 349 to 667), the primary end point occurred in 1031 of 6473 patients receiving vorapaxar versus 1102 of 6471 patients receiving placebo (Kaplan-Meier 2-year rate, 18.5% vs. 19.9%; hazard ratio, 0.92; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.85 to 1.01; P=0.07). A composite of death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, or stroke occurred in 822 patients in the vorapaxar group versus 910 in the placebo group (14.7% and 16.4%, respectively; hazard ratio, 0.89; 95% CI, 0.81 to 0.98; P=0.02). Rates of moderate and severe bleeding were 7.2% in the vorapaxar group and 5.2% in the placebo group (hazard ratio, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.16 to 1.58; P<0.001). Intracranial hemorrhage rates were 1.1% and 0.2%, respectively (hazard ratio, 3.39; 95% CI, 1.78 to 6.45; P<0.001). Rates of nonhemorrhagic adverse events were similar in the two groups. CONCLUSIONS In patients with acute coronary syndromes, the addition of vorapaxar to standard therapy did not significantly reduce the primary composite end point but significantly increased the risk of major bleeding, including intracranial hemorrhage. (Funded by Merck; TRACER ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00527943.).
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- Pierluigi Tricoci
- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USA.
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Di Minno MND, Guida A, Camera M, Colli S, Di Minno G, Tremoli E. Overcoming limitations of current antiplatelet drugs: a concerted effort for more profitable strategies of intervention. Ann Med 2011; 43:531-44. [PMID: 21815879 PMCID: PMC3231843 DOI: 10.3109/07853890.2011.582137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Platelets play a central role in the pathophysiology of atherothrombosis, an inappropriate platelet activation leading to acute ischemic complications (acute myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke). In view of this, platelets are a major target for pharmacotherapy. Presently, the main classes of antiplatelet agents approved for the use in such complications are aspirin and thienopyridines. Although antiplatelet treatment with these two types of drugs, alone or in combination, leads to a significant reduction of non-fatal myocardial infarction (-32%), non-fatal stroke (-25%), and of cardiovascular death (-17%), a residual risk persists. Newer antiplatelet agents have addressed some, but not all, these limitations. Vis-à-vis their net clinical benefit, the higher potency of some of them is associated with a rise in bleeding complications. Moreover, newer thienopyridines do not show advantages over and above the older ones as to reduction of stroke. A concerted effort that takes into consideration clinical, genetic, and laboratory information is increasingly recognized as a major direction to be pursued in the area. The well-established road signs of clinical epidemiology will provide major information to define newer potentially useful targets for platelet pharmacology.
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- Matteo Nicola Dario Di Minno
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Regional Reference Centre for Coagulation Disorders, 'Federico II' University, Naples, Italy
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Höcherl K, Gerl M, Schweda F. Proteinase-Activated Receptors 1 and 2 Exert Opposite Effects on Renal Renin Release. Hypertension 2011; 58:611-8. [DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.111.173229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Proteinase-activated receptors (PARs) 1 to 4 are highly expressed in the kidney and are involved in the regulation of renal hemodynamics and tubular function. Since intravascular infusion of the proteinase thrombin, which activates PARs, has been shown to decrease plasma renin activity in rats, we investigated the effects of the respective PAR subtypes on renin release using the isolated perfused mouse kidney model. Thrombin dose-dependently reduced perfusate flow and inhibited renin secretion rates (RSRs) that had been prestimulated by the β-adrenoreceptor agonist isoproterenol. The suppression of RSRs was prevented by the selective PAR1 inhibitor SCH79797, and direct activation of PAR1 by TFLLR mimicked the effects of thrombin on RSRs and vascular tone. Moreover, TFLLR suppressed the stimulations of RSRs in response to the loop diuretic bumetanide, to prostaglandin E
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-nitro-
l
-arginine methyl ester, suggesting an NO-dependent mechanism. Activation of PAR4 by AYPGKF did not modulate RSRs or perfusate flow. PAR1 and PAR2 immunoreactivity were detected in the juxtaglomerular region and were colocalized with renin immunoreactivity. Our data provide evidence that PAR1 activation inhibits renal renin secretion and induces renal vasoconstriction, whereas PAR2 activation stimulates renin release and induces vasodilation mainly via the release of NO.
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- Klaus Höcherl
- From the Institute of Physiology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- From the Institute of Physiology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- From the Institute of Physiology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Vascular endothelium is a key regulator of homeostasis. In physiological conditions it mediates vascular dilatation, prevents platelet adhesion, and inhibits thrombin generation. However, endothelial dysfunction caused by physical injury of the vascular wall, for example during balloon angioplasty, acute or chronic inflammation, such as in atherothrombosis, creates a proinflammatory environment which supports leukocyte transmigration toward inflammatory sites. At the same time, the dysfunction promotes thrombin generation, fibrin deposition, and coagulation. The serine protease thrombin plays a pivotal role in the coagulation cascade. However, thrombin is not only the key effector of coagulation cascade; it also plays a significant role in inflammatory diseases. It shows an array of effects on endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, monocytes, and platelets, all of which participate in the vascular pathophysiology such as atherothrombosis. Therefore, thrombin can be considered as an important modulatory molecule of vascular homeostasis. This review summarizes the existing evidence on the role of thrombin in vascular inflammation.
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Ueno M, Ferreiro JL, Angiolillo DJ. Mechanism of action and clinical development of platelet thrombin receptor antagonists. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2010; 8:1191-200. [PMID: 20670195 DOI: 10.1586/erc.10.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Atherothrombotic disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Currently, dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and ADP receptor antagonists has shown improved short- and long-term clinical outcomes but is associated with increased bleeding risk, and the rates of recurrent ischemic events still remain high. Selective inhibition of the principal protease-activated receptor (PAR)-1 for thrombin, the most potent platelet activator, represents a promising novel strategy to reduce ischemic events without increasing the risk of bleeding. Two PAR-1 antagonists are currently being tested in clinical trials: SCH 530348 and E5555. Both have demonstrated an antiplatelet effect without increasing bleeding time in preclinical trials. Results of Phase II trials showed that SCH 530348, in addition to standard antiplatelet therapy, was well tolerated and not associated with increased bleeding risk. The safety and tolerability of E5555 is being evaluated in patients with coronary artery disease and non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome in four Phase II clinical trials. Two large-scale Phase III trials assessing the efficacy of SCH 530348 in addition to the standard of care are currently ongoing. This article provides an overview of the current status of knowledge on platelet thrombin receptor antagonists, focusing on pharmacologic properties and clinical development.
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- Masafumi Ueno
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Shands Jacksonville, 655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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Measurement of procoagulant platelet subpopulations in whole blood: development of an assay for population-based studies. Thromb Res 2010; 127:62-4. [PMID: 20541793 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2010.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2010] [Revised: 05/11/2010] [Accepted: 05/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Despite major advances in antiplatelet therapies, recurrent cardiovascular events remain high after acute coronary syndrome. Furthermore, incremental benefits achieved in the reduction of atherothrombotic events have almost always been at the expense of hemorrhagic side effects. Thrombin is the most potent platelet activating factor known and it makes important interactions with the endothelium and vascular smooth muscle with proinflammatory, proatherogenic effects. Distinct from its activity within the coagulation cascade, thrombin mediates these effects via protease-activated receptor type 1 (PAR-1) in man. This review discusses the role of PAR-1 in the vasculature and the development of novel PAR-1 antagonists. These drugs may provide important antiatherothrombotic effects without attendant bleeding complications and could represent a major breakthrough for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Ninian N Lang
- Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, UK
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Patients with established coronary heart disease (CHD) have a high risk of subsequent cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease. Adherence to evidence-based secondary prevention therapies for CHD has improved in recent years but still remains suboptimal. Mortality from CHD in the United States (US) has decreased substantially in recent decades. The decline in US deaths from CHD from 1980 through 2000 has been attributed to reductions in major risk factors and utilization of evidence-based medical therapies. It has been estimated that optimization of secondary prevention strategies could save as many as 80,000 more lives per year in the US. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) updated its guidelines for secondary prevention for patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease in 2006. The guidelines emphasize evidence-based developments in the field of CHD secondary prevention and also reinforce the need to implement these recommendations in actual clinical practice through programs such as the ACC's Guidelines Applied to Practice and the AHA's Get With The Guidelines. This review will discuss the epidemiology and risk assessment of CHD, current pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies available for the secondary prevention of CHD, and summarize the guidelines and evidence that support these treatment options. There will be an emphasis on antiplatelet therapy given the important role of thrombosis in clinical cardiovascular events.
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Eble JA. Matrix biology meets toxinology. Matrix Biol 2010; 29:239-47. [PMID: 20079834 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2010.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2009] [Revised: 01/07/2010] [Accepted: 01/11/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Venoms are cocktails containing pharmacologically active compounds, which drastically affect essential functions of the neuromuscular and cardiovascular system, as well as of blood, kidney and other organs. As the extracellular matrix and its contacts with cells are responsible for maintaining the integrity and functionality of these organs and tissues, it is not surprising that several venom components target matrix molecules and their respective cellular receptors. Many venom components, such as matrix-degrading enzymes, disintegrins, and C-type lectin-like proteins, have been identified and have laid the foundation for the frontier research field of matrix toxinology. Interestingly, many toxins consist of domains which are structurally homologous to modules and domains of matrix proteins, their proteinases and cellular receptors. In addition to finding new agents and tools, which specifically interact with matrix molecules and their receptors, the characterization of known matrix-targeting toxins will provide insights into their molecular modes of action and thus may lead to potential new therapeutic strategies for treating matrix-related diseases, such as blood clotting and thrombocyte-mediated disorders, but also tumor malignancies.
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- Johannes A Eble
- Excellence Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary System, Center for Molecular Medicine, Dept. Vascular Matrix Biology, Frankfurt University Hospital, Bldg 9, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Clinical manifestations of atherothrombotic disease, such as acute coronary syndromes, cerebrovascular events, and peripheral arterial disease, are major causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Platelet activation and aggregation are ultimately responsible for the progression and clinical presentations of atherothrombotic disease. The current standard of care, dual oral antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and the P2Y(12) adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitor clopidogrel, has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with atherothrombotic disease. However, aspirin and P2Y(12) inhibitors target the thromboxane A(2) and the ADP P2Y(12) platelet activation pathways and minimally affect other pathways, while agonists such as thrombin, considered to be the most potent platelet activator, continue to stimulate platelet activation and thrombosis. This may help explain why patients continue to experience recurrent ischaemic events despite receiving such therapy. Furthermore, aspirin and P2Y(12) receptor antagonists are associated with bleeding risk, as the pathways they inhibit are critical for haemostasis. The challenge remains to develop therapies that more effectively inhibit platelet activation without increasing bleeding complications. The inhibition of the protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) for thrombin has been shown to inhibit thrombin-mediated platelet activation without increasing bleeding in pre-clinical models and small-scale clinical trials. PAR-1 inhibition in fact does not interfere with thrombin-dependent fibrin generation and coagulation, which are essential for haemostasis. Thus PAR-1 antagonism coupled with existing dual oral antiplatelet therapy may potentially offer more comprehensive platelet inhibition without the liability of increased bleeding.
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- Dominick J Angiolillo
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine -Jacksonville, Shands Jacksonville, 655 West 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA.
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