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Mirlashari MR, Vetlesen A, Nissen-Meyer LSH, Stensland ME, Singh SK, Nyman TA, Hetland G. Proteomic study of apheresis platelets made HLA class I deficient for transfusion of refractory patients. Proteomics Clin Appl 2021; 15:e2100022. [PMID: 34510746 DOI: 10.1002/prca.202100022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE Refractoriness can occur after repeated platelet (PLT) transfusions because of alloimmunization to HLA class I antigens on transfused PLTs and generation of anti-HLA antibodies that bind to the foreign PLTs and initiate their destruction. Such refractoriness can be overcome by provision of HLA-matched PLTs from HLA typed donors. However, since the procedure is both expensive and time-consuming, an alternative approach is to deplete PLTs of HLA class I molecules by a brief treatment with citric acid, on ice. This is shown to be feasible without damaging PLT function. We used label free quantitative mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics to investigate the effect of acid treatment on apheresis PLTs for combatting immunologic PLT refractoriness. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Proteomic analyses are undertaken using PLTs from seven apheresis concentrates, which were split in two with or without acid treatment. RESULTS In total 1717 proteins in apheresis PLTs were quantified using proteomics. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD027893 . Of these, the amount of 80 proteins changed significantly after acid treatment, but overall there were not any major differences in proteomes between samples with and without acid treatment. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE In general, the changes of PLT proteins after treatment with citric acid were quite small and functionally safe. Hence, this result taken together with our previously published data indicates that acid treated PLTs can be used for treatment of patients with PLT refractoriness and opens up for a clinical trial.
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Liker M, Bojanić I, Plenković F, Lukić M, Tomac G, Raos M, Ćepulić BG. Platelet transfusion practice and related transfusion reactions in a large teaching hospital. Transfus Clin Biol 2021; 29:37-43. [PMID: 34411746 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2021.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Platelet transfusion practice varies widely since many aspects of platelet concentrate (PC) use have not been definitively determined. The objectives of this retrospective study were to present platelet transfusion practice and evaluate PC and patient characteristics, as well as their association with transfusion reaction (TR) rate. MATERIAL AND METHODS Platelet transfusions over a 5-year period were analysed regarding PC characteristics (the ABO and RhD compatibility, product type, and storage duration), patient characteristics (most responsible diagnosis, age, and gender), and TR type. RESULTS A total of 46,351 PCs were transfused: 76.4% whole blood-derived (WBD) and 23.6% single donor apheresis (SDA). Three thousand seven hundred seventy-six patients received platelet transfusions: 24.7% paediatric and 75.3% adult patients, 79.6% outpatients and 20.4% inpatients. As much as 63.1% of all transfused PCs were fresh (stored for≤3 days), 98.0% ABO-identical, and 87.3% of all PCs given to RhD- patients were RhD-. PCs were mainly transfused to haemato-oncology (76.8%) and cardiovascular surgery patients (6.5%). Overall, 84 (0.18%) TRs were reported, with allergic TRs (ATRs) being the most common. Although PC ABO compatibility and storage duration, as well as patient age and gender, showed differences in TR rate, only the use of PCs in platelet additive solution (PAS) showed a statistically significant reduction of TRs (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Transfusion practice at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb resulted in almost all patients receiving ABO and RhD identical PCs, and most of them were fresh PCs. The most important factor affecting the incidence of TRs was platelet storage solution. The use of PAS effectively reduced the rate of TRs, particularly allergic TRs.
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- M Liker
- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia; School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinical Department of Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia; School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia; Department of Health Studies, University of Split, Croatia
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Analysis of the mechanism of damage produced by thiazole orange photoinactivation in apheresis platelets. BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2020; 19:403-412. [PMID: 32955423 DOI: 10.2450/2020.0100-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pathogen Reduction Technologies (PRTs) are broad spectrum nucleic acid replication-blocking antimicrobial treatments designed to mitigate risk of infection from blood product transfusions. Thiazole Orange (TO), a photosensitizing nucleic acid dye, was previously shown to photoinactivate several types of bacterial and viral pathogens in RBC suspensions without adverse effects on function. In this report we extended TO treatment to platelet concentrates (PCs) to see whether it is compatible with in vitro platelet functions also, and thus, could serve as a candidate technology for further evaluation. MATERIAL AND METHODS PCs were treated with TO, and an effective treatment dose for inactivation of Staphylococci was identified. Platelet function and physiology were then evaluated by various assays in vitro. RESULTS Phototreatment of PCs yielded significant reduction (≥4-log) in Staphylococci at TO concentrations ≥20 μM. However, treatment with TO reduced aggregation response to collagen over time, and platelets became unresponsive by 24 hours post-treatment (from >80% at 1 h to 0% at 24 h). TO treatment also significantly increased CD62P expression (<1% CD62P+ for untreated and >50% for TO treated at 1 h) and induced apoptosis in platelets (<1% Annexin V+ for untreated and >50% for TO treated at 1 h) and damaged mitochondrial DNA. A mitochondria-targeted antioxidant and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger Mito-Tempo mitigated these adverse effects. DISCUSSION The results demonstrate that TO compromises mitochondria and perturbs internal signaling that activates platelets and triggers apoptosis. This study illustrates that protecting platelet mitochondria and its functions should be a fundamental consideration in selecting a PRT for transfusion units containing platelets, such as PCs.
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Differential protein expression of blood platelet components associated with adverse transfusion reactions. J Proteomics 2019; 194:25-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2018.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chen Z, Schubert P, Bakkour S, Culibrk B, Busch MP, Devine DV. p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase regulates mitochondrial function and microvesicle release in riboflavin- and ultraviolet light-treated apheresis platelet concentrates. Transfusion 2017; 57:1199-1207. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.14035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Revised: 12/03/2016] [Accepted: 12/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Zhongming Chen
- Centre for Innovation; Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Centre for Blood Research; University of British Columbia; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
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- Centre for Innovation; Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Centre for Blood Research; University of British Columbia; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; University of British Columbia; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
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- Blood Systems Research Institute; University of California; San Francisco California
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- Centre for Innovation; Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Centre for Blood Research; University of British Columbia; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
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- Blood Systems Research Institute; University of California; San Francisco California
- Department of Laboratory Medicine; University of California; San Francisco California
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- Centre for Innovation; Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Centre for Blood Research; University of British Columbia; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; University of British Columbia; Vancouver British Columbia Canada
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Kamhieh-Milz J, Mustafa SA, Sterzer V, Celik H, Keski S, Khorramshahi O, Movassaghi K, Hoheisel JD, Alhamdani MSS, Salama A. Secretome profiling of apheresis platelet supernatants during routine storage via antibody-based microarray. J Proteomics 2016; 150:74-85. [PMID: 27478071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Revised: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Platelet storage lesions (PSLs) occur during platelet concentrate (PC) storage. Adverse transfusion reactions (ATRs) have been demonstrated to be more frequent in older PCs and removal of the supernatant prior to transfusion reduces their occurrence. Proteomic profiling of PC supernatants was thus performed to identify proteins associated with PSLs and ATRs. Twenty-four PCs were investigated daily from day 0 to day 9 for platelet pre-activation (PPA), platelet-derived extracellular vesicles (PEVs), and platelet function. Using antibody microarrays, 673 extracellular proteins were analysed in PC supernatants on days 0, 3, 5, 7, and 9. During 5days of storage, PPA and PEVs continuously increased (P<0.0001). Platelet function was observed to remain stable within the first 5days (P=0.1751) and decreased thereafter. Comparison of all time points to day 0 revealed the identification of 136 proteins that were significantly changed in abundance during storage, of which 72 were expressed by platelets. Network analysis identified these proteins to be predominantly associated with exosomes (P=4.61×10-8, n=45 genes) and two clusters with distinct functions were found with one being associated with haemostasis and the other with RNA binding. These findings may provide an explanation for ATRs. SIGNIFICANCE Changes in platelet concentrate (PC) supernatants during storage have been so far only poorly addressed and high abundant proteins burden the identification of quantitative changes in the secretome. We applied a high-throughput antibody microarray allowing for the sensitive quantification of 673 extracellular factors. PCs account for the highest number of adverse transfusion reactions (ATRs). ATRs have been demonstrated to be more frequent in older PCs and removal of the supernatant prior to transfusion reduces their occurrence. Comprehensive interpretation of the changing proteins in the secretome during platelet storage under blood banking conditions may help to identify mechanisms leading to the occurrence of adverse transfusion reactions.
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- Julian Kamhieh-Milz
- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany.
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany; Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research, Gullabax 335, Shorsh St., Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13349 Berlin, Germany
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Rinalducci S, Zolla L. Biochemistry of storage lesions of red cell and platelet concentrates: A continuous fight implying oxidative/nitrosative/phosphorylative stress and signaling. Transfus Apher Sci 2015; 52:262-9. [PMID: 25910536 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2015.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The mechanisms responsible for the reduced lifespan of transfused red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets (PLTs) are still under investigation, however one explanation refers to the detrimental biochemical changes occurring during ex vivo storage of these blood products. A myriad of historical and more recent studies has contributed to advance our understanding of storage lesion. Without any doubts, proteomics had great impact on transfusion medicine by profiling the storage-dependent changes in the total detectable protein pool of both RBCs and PLTs. This review article focuses on the role of oxidative/nitrosative stress in developing RBC and PLT storage lesions, with a special glance at its biochemistry and cross-talk with phosphorylative signal transduction. In this sense, we enlighten the potential contribution of new branches of proteomics in identifying novel points of intervention for the improvement of blood product quality.
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- Sara Rinalducci
- Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy.
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Salunkhe V, van der Meer PF, de Korte D, Seghatchian J, Gutiérrez L. Development of blood transfusion product pathogen reduction treatments: A review of methods, current applications and demands. Transfus Apher Sci 2015; 52:19-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2014.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Platelets participate in tissue repair and innate immune responses. Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectins (Siglecs) are well-characterized I-type lectins, which control apoptosis. Methodology/Principal Findings We characterized the expression of Siglec-7 in human platelets isolated from healthy volunteers using flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Siglec-7 is primarily expressed on α granular membranes and colocalized with CD62P. Siglec-7 expression was increased upon platelet activation and correlated closely with CD62P expression. Cross-linking Siglec-7 with its ligand, ganglioside, resulted in platelet apoptosis without any significant effects on activation, aggregation, cell morphology by electron microscopy analysis or secretion. We show that ganglioside triggered four key pathways leading to apoptosis in human platelets: (i) mitochondrial inner transmembrane potential (ΔΨm) depolarization; (ii) elevated expression of pro-apoptotic Bax and Bak proteins with reduced expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein; (iii) phosphatidylserine exposure and (iv), microparticle formation. Inhibition of NAPDH oxidase, PI3K, or PKC rescued platelets from apoptosis induced by Siglec-7 recruitment, suggesting that the platelet receptors P2Y1 and GPIIbIIIa are essential for ganglioside-induced platelet apoptosis. Conclusions/Significance The present work characterizes the role of Siglec-7 and platelet receptors in regulating apoptosis and death. Because some platelet pathology involves apoptosis (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and possibly storage lesions), Siglec-7 might be a molecular target for therapeutic intervention/prevention.
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Paglia G, Sigurjónsson ÓE, Rolfsson Ó, Hansen MB, Brynjólfsson S, Gudmundsson S, Palsson BO. Metabolomic analysis of platelets during storage: a comparison between apheresis- and buffy coat-derived platelet concentrates. Transfusion 2014; 55:301-13. [PMID: 25156572 DOI: 10.1111/trf.12834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2014] [Revised: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Platelet concentrates (PCs) can be prepared using three methods: platelet (PLT)-rich plasma, apheresis, and buffy coat. The aim of this study was to obtain a comprehensive data set that describes metabolism of buffy coat-derived PLTs during storage and to compare it with a previously published parallel data set obtained for apheresis-derived PLTs. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS During storage we measured more than 150 variables in 8 PLT units, prepared by the buffy coat method. Samples were collected at seven different time points resulting in a data set containing more than 8000 measurements. This data set was obtained by combining a series of standard quality control assays to monitor the quality of stored PLTs and a deep coverage metabolomics study using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. RESULTS Stored PLTs showed a distinct metabolic transition occurring 4 days after their collection. The transition was evident in PLT produced by both production methods. Apheresis-derived PLTs showed a clearer phenotype of PLT activation during early days of storage. The activated phenotype of apheresis PLTs was accompanied by a higher metabolic activity, especially related to glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Moreover, the extent of the activation differed between bags resulting in interbag variability in the storage lesion of apheresis-prepared PLTs. This may be related to donor-related polymorphism. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated two discrete metabolic phenotypes in stored PLTs prepared with both apheresis and buffy coat methods. PLT activation occurs during the first metabolic phenotype and might lead to a low reproducibility of the apheresis PCs.
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- Giuseppe Paglia
- Center for Systems Biology, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Prudent M, Tissot JD, Lion N. Proteomics of blood and derived products: what’s next? Expert Rev Proteomics 2014; 8:717-37. [DOI: 10.1586/epr.11.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Liumbruno GM, Franchini M. Proteomic analysis of venous thromboembolism: an update. Expert Rev Proteomics 2013; 10:179-88. [PMID: 23573784 DOI: 10.1586/epr.13.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Venous thromboembolism is a complex, multifactorial disorder, the pathogenesis of which typically involves a variety of inherited or acquired factors. The multifactorial etiology of this disease and the partial correlation between genotype and prothrombotic phenotype limit greatly the value of genetic analysis in assessing thrombotic risk. The integration of several new 'omics' techniques enables a multifaceted and holistic approach to the study of venous thrombotic processes and pave the way to the search and identification of novel blood biomarkers and/or effectors of thrombus formation that can also be the possible future target of new anticoagulant and thrombolytic therapies for more personalized medicine. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest candidate proteomic biomarkers of venous thrombosis and of the proteomics studies relevant to its pathophysiology, some of which seem to confirm the existence of a common physiopathological basis for venous thromboembolism and atherothrombosis.
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- Giancarlo Maria Liumbruno
- UOC di Immunoematologia e Medicina Trasfusionale and UOC di Patologia Clinica, San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, 00186 Rome, Italy.
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Ortiz A, Richa L, Defer C, Dernis D, Huart JJ, Tokarski C, Rolando C. Proteomics applied to transfusion plasma: the beginning of the story. Vox Sang 2013; 104:275-91. [PMID: 23438183 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2012.01663.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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'Safe blood' is and has always been the major concern in transfusion medicine. Plasma can undergo virus inactivation treatments based on physicochemical, photochemical or thermal methodologies for pathogen inactivation. The validation of these treatments is essentially based on clottability assays and clotting factors' titration; however, their impact on plasma proteins at the molecular level has not yet been evaluated. Proteomics appears as particularly adapted to identify, to localize and, consequently, to correlate these modifications to the biological activity change. At the crossroads of biology and analytical sciences, proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins in tissues, physiological fluids or cells at a given moment and in a precise environment. The proteomic strategy is based on a set of methodologies involving separative techniques like mono- and bidimensional gel electrophoresis and chromatography, analytical techniques, especially mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics. Even if plasma has been extensively studied since the very beginning of proteomics, its application to transfusion medicine has just begun. In the first part of this review, we present the principles of proteomics analysis. Then, we propose a state of the art of proteomics applied to plasma analysis. Finally, the use of proteomics for the evaluation of the impact of storage conditions and pathogen inactivation treatments applied to transfusion plasma and for the evaluation of therapeutic protein fractionated is discussed.
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- A Ortiz
- USR CNRS 3290, Miniaturisation pour la Synthèse, l'Analyse et la Protéomique (MSAP), Université de Lille 1, Sciences et Technologie, Villeneuve d'Ascq, France
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Cell-derived microparticles in stored blood products: innocent-bystanders or effective mediators of post-transfusion reactions? BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2012; 10 Suppl 2:s25-38. [PMID: 22890265 DOI: 10.2450/2012.006s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Platelet proteomics in transfusion medicine: a reality with a challenging but promising future. BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2012; 10 Suppl 2:s113-4. [PMID: 22890261 DOI: 10.2450/2012.015s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Berthet J, Damien P, Hamzeh-Cognasse H, Arthaud CA, Eyraud MA, Zéni F, Pozzetto B, McNicol A, Garraud O, Cognasse F. Human platelets can discriminate between various bacterial LPS isoforms via TLR4 signaling and differential cytokine secretion. Clin Immunol 2012; 145:189-200. [PMID: 23108090 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2012.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2012] [Revised: 09/07/2012] [Accepted: 09/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Platelets are currently acknowledged as cells of innate immunity and inflammation and play a complex role in sepsis. We examined whether different types of LPS have different effects on the release of soluble signaling/effective molecules from platelets. We used platelet-rich plasma from healthy volunteers and LPS from two strains of gram-negative bacteria with disparate LPS structures. We combined LPS-stimulated platelet supernatants with reporter cells and measured the PBMC cytokine secretion profiles. Upon stimulation of platelets with both Escherichia coli O111 and Salmonella minnesota LPS, the platelet LPS::TLR4 interaction activated pathways to trigger the production of a large number of molecules. The different platelet supernatants caused differential PBMC secretion of IL-6, TNFα, and IL-8. Our data demonstrate that platelets have the capacity to sense external signals differentially through a single type of pathogen recognition receptor and adjust the innate immune response appropriately for pathogens exhibiting different types of 'danger' signals.
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- Julien Berthet
- Université de Lyon, F-42023, GIMAP, EA3064, Saint-Etienne, France
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Garraud O, Hamzeh-Cognasse H, Cognasse F. Platelets and cytokines: How and why? Transfus Clin Biol 2012; 19:104-8. [PMID: 22682309 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2012.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2012] [Accepted: 02/29/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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For patients with platelet deficiencies, platelet components are therapeutic products for which there is no substitute. However, transfusion complications are more frequent with this labile blood product than with others. This is attributable to products secreted by the platelets themselves, including a variety of cytokines, chemokines, and biological response modifiers, some of which are secreted in large quantities following platelet activation. Why platelets are activated and prone to releasing these molecules during certain inflammatory and innate immune responses is not yet fully understood, but it could be due to several parameters including incompatibilities between blood donors and recipients, the process of platelet preparation and preservation, and the ability of the donor's immune system to sense danger presented by external stimuli during the blood donation process. This review presents our current knowledge of how the platelets that constitute the platelet component for transfusion are sources of cytokines and biological response modifiers and discusses methods to improve the quality of blood transfusion products and safety for patients.
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- O Garraud
- Établissement français du sang Auvergne-Loire, 25, boulevard Pasteur, 42023 Saint-Étienne cedex 02, France.
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Alexandru N, Popov D, Georgescu A. Intraplatelet oxidative/nitrative stress: inductors, consequences, and control. Trends Cardiovasc Med 2012; 20:232-8. [PMID: 22293024 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2011.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This article provides an overview of the current knowledge on intraplatelet oxidative/nitrative stress, an abnormality associated with platelet activation and hyper-reactivity. The first issue discussed is related to induction of platelet endogenous stress by the molecules present within the circulating (extracellular) milieu that bathes these cells. The second issue concerns the intraplatelet oxidative/nitrative stress associated with specific pathologies or clinical procedures and action of particular molecules and platelet agonists as well as of the specialized intraplatelet milieu and its redox system; the biomarkers of endogenous oxidative/nitrative stress are also briefly outlined. Next, the association between intraplatelet oxidative/nitrative stress and the risk factors of the metabolic syndrome is presented. Then, the most recent strategies aimed at the control/regulation of platelet endogenous oxidative/nitrative stress, such as exploitation of circulating extracellular reactive oxygen species scavengers, manipulation of platelet molecules, and the use of antioxidants, are discussed. Finally, the results of studies on platelet-dependent redox mechanisms, which deserve immediate attention for potential clinical exploitation, are illustrated.
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- Nicoleta Alexandru
- Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 700487 Iasi, Romania. @icbp.ro
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Thiele T, Iuga C, Janetzky S, Schwertz H, Gesell Salazar M, Fürll B, Völker U, Greinacher A, Steil L. Early storage lesions in apheresis platelets are induced by the activation of the integrin αIIbβ₃ and focal adhesion signaling pathways. J Proteomics 2012; 76 Spec No.:297-315. [PMID: 22634086 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.04.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2012] [Revised: 04/25/2012] [Accepted: 04/26/2012] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Production and storage of platelet concentrates (PC) induce protein changes in platelets leading to impaired platelet function. This study aimed to identify signaling pathways involved in the development of early platelet storage lesions in apheresis-PCs stored in plasma or additive solution (PAS). Apheresis-PCs from four donors were stored in plasma or in PAS at 22°C (n=4 each). Platelets were analyzed at day 0 (production day) and after 1, 6 and 9 days of storage. Platelet response to agonists (TRAP, collagen, ADP) and to hypotonic shock decreased, CD62P expression increased in both storage media over time. Using DIGE 1550 protein spots were monitored and compared to baseline values at day 0. Platelets in plasma displayed changes in 352 spots (166/day 1, 263/day 6 and 201/day 9); in PAS 325 spots changed (202/day 1, 221/day 6, 200/day 9). LC-ESI-MS/MS analysis of 405 platelet proteins revealed 32 proteins changed during storage in plasma (9/day 1, 15/day 6 and 26/day 9) and 28 in PAS (5/day 1, 20/day 6, 26/day 9). Ingenuity pathway analysis found integrin-αII(b)β(3) and focal adhesion signaling pathways involved in early alterations, being confirmed by Western blotting. Corresponding mRNAs in platelets were identified by next generation sequencing for 84 changed proteins. Integrin-αII(b)β(3) and focal adhesion signaling cause irreversible early storage lesions in apheresis platelets. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Integrated omics.
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- Thomas Thiele
- Institut für Immunologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Germany.
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Schlagenhauf A, Kozma N, Leschnik B, Wagner T, Muntean W. Thrombin receptor levels in platelet concentrates during storage and their impact on platelet functionality. Transfusion 2012; 52:1253-9. [PMID: 22233332 DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03475.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Quality control of platelet (PLT) concentrates is challenging, due to PLT lesions, which are difficult to detect with routine methods. The search for reliable PLT lesion biomarkers is focused on the role of PLTs in primary hemostasis. PLT transfusions also have a significant impact on secondary hemostasis. In this phase, responsiveness of PLTs to small amounts of thrombin is crucial. PAR1 and PAR4 are protease-activated receptors and are responsible for thrombin reactivity of human PLTs. This study should elucidate if levels of those two receptors are changing in PLT concentrates during storage and if those changes have an impact on PLT aggregation and support of thrombin generation. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS PLT concentrates from buffy coat preparations were stored in SSP+ solution for 9 days at 22±2°C on a horizontal flatbed agitator, and samples were taken daily for analysis. PAR1 and PAR4 levels were evaluated using Western blot analysis. PLT aggregation was measured using Born aggregometry and specific PAR1 or PAR4 agonists. Thrombin generation was measured using calibrated automated thrombography. RESULTS Levels of both receptors (PAR1 and PAR4) started to decrease after 5 days of storage. PAR1-mediated PLT aggregation remained constant, whereas PAR4-mediated PLT aggregation decreased with storage time. Rate of thrombin generation was accelerated after 5 days of storage. CONCLUSION Decreasing levels of PARs in PLT concentrates after 5 days of storage influenced PAR4-mediated, but not PAR1-mediated, aggregation. Thrombin generation with senescent PLTs was increased, which may be attributed to other mechanisms promoting increased phosphatidylserine exposure.
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- Axel Schlagenhauf
- Department of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Platelets pose unique challenges to cell biologists due to their lack of nucleus and low levels of messenger RNA. Platelets cannot be cultured in great abundance or manipulated using common recombinant DNA technologies. As a result, platelet research has lagged behind that of nucleated cells. The advent of mass spectrometry and its application to protein biochemistry brought with it great hopes for the platelet community that are now being realized. This technology is ideally suited for identifying low-abundance proteins, protein-protein interactions, and post-translational modifications in complex protein mixtures. Over the past 10 years, proteomics has delivered in many ways, providing platelet biologists with a comprehensive list of proteins expressed in platelets, information on post-translational modifications, protein interactions and sub-cellular localization. Several novel and important platelet membrane proteins, including CLEC-2, CD148, G6b-B, G6f, and Hsp47, have been identified using proteomics-based approaches. New, more sensitive instrumentation and novel approaches are making it increasingly possible to identify ever lower amounts of proteins. In this chapter we highlight some of the major achievements of platelet proteomics to date, discussing challenges and how they were overcome. We also discuss new frontiers and applications of proteomics to platelets and microparticles in health and disease, as we strive to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the platelet response to vascular injury.
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- Yotis Senis
- Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Research, School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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Schubert P, Culibrk B, Coupland D, Scammell K, Gyongyossy-Issa M, Devine DV. Riboflavin and ultraviolet light treatment potentiates vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein Ser-239 phosphorylation in platelet concentrates during storage. Transfusion 2011; 52:397-408. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03287.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Protéomique et médecine transfusionnelle. Transfus Clin Biol 2011; 18:79-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2011.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2011] [Accepted: 02/17/2011] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Garraud O, Damien P, Berthet J, Arthaud CA, Hamzeh-Cognasse H, Cognasse F. [Blood platelets and biological response to 'danger' signals and subsequent inflammation: towards a new paradigm?]. Transfus Clin Biol 2011; 18:165-73. [PMID: 21444230 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2011.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2011] [Accepted: 02/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Blood platelets are cellular elements of primary haemostasis. During the last decade research on platelets has been subsequently based on this paradigm, with separate observations on issues such as the ability for platelets to bind infectious agents or even engulf them, to drop in counts in case of evolving infectious processes, etc. More recently, novel work has set up bases for novel functions for platelets, as members of functional immune cells, principally in innate immunity but capable of influencing adaptive immunity. Platelets are thus essential to haemostasis and to inflammation, questioning their essential functionality and the set up of a novel paradigm: could platelets be tissue-repairing cells? Such an assumption would open an entire new field of investigations. The present "State of the Art" essay attempts to discuss the main arguments on this.
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- O Garraud
- EFS Auvergne-Loire Saint-Étienne, 25, boulevard Pasteur, 42023 Saint-Étienne cedex 2, France.
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Morrell CN. Immunomodulatory mediators in platelet transfusion reactions. HEMATOLOGY. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY. EDUCATION PROGRAM 2011; 2011:470-474. [PMID: 22160076 DOI: 10.1182/asheducation-2011.1.470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Our appreciation of the roles that platelets play in vascular biology is constantly expanding. One of the major roles of platelets is in initiating and accelerating immune responses. Platelet transfusion may be associated with adverse inflammatory outcomes manifested as fever, discomfort, tachycardia, and respiratory issues. This may in part be due to immune mediators either expressed by activated platelets or released into the platelet media during platelet storage. This review will highlight some more recent knowledge gained regarding the platelet storage lesion and potential mediators of platelet transfusion reactions.
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- Craig N Morrell
- Department of Medicine, Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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Devine DV, Schubert P. Proteomic applications in blood transfusion: working the jigsaw puzzle. Vox Sang 2010; 100:84-91. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01433.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Towards targeting platelet storage lesion-related signaling pathways. BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2010; 8 Suppl 3:s69-72. [PMID: 20606753 DOI: 10.2450/2010.011s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Delobel J, Rubin O, Prudent M, Crettaz D, Tissot JD, Lion N. Biomarker analysis of stored blood products: emphasis on pre-analytical issues. Int J Mol Sci 2010; 11:4601-17. [PMID: 21151459 PMCID: PMC3000103 DOI: 10.3390/ijms11114601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2010] [Revised: 11/10/2010] [Accepted: 11/14/2010] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Millions of blood products are transfused every year; many lives are thus directly concerned by transfusion. The three main labile blood products used in transfusion are erythrocyte concentrates, platelet concentrates and fresh frozen plasma. Each of these products has to be stored according to its particular components. However, during storage, modifications or degradation of those components may occur, and are known as storage lesions. Thus, biomarker discovery of in vivo blood aging as well as in vitro labile blood products storage lesions is of high interest for the transfusion medicine community. Pre-analytical issues are of major importance in analyzing the various blood products during storage conditions as well as according to various protocols that are currently used in blood banks for their preparations. This paper will review key elements that have to be taken into account in the context of proteomic-based biomarker discovery applied to blood banking.
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- Julien Delobel
- Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine, route de la Corniche 2, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland; E-Mails: (J.D.); (O.R.); (M.P.); (D.C.); (N.L.)
- Faculté de Biologie et Médecine, Université de Lausanne, rue du Bugnon 21, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine, route de la Corniche 2, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland; E-Mails: (J.D.); (O.R.); (M.P.); (D.C.); (N.L.)
- Faculté de Biologie et Médecine, Université de Lausanne, rue du Bugnon 21, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine, route de la Corniche 2, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland; E-Mails: (J.D.); (O.R.); (M.P.); (D.C.); (N.L.)
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- Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine, route de la Corniche 2, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland; E-Mails: (J.D.); (O.R.); (M.P.); (D.C.); (N.L.)
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- Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine, route de la Corniche 2, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland; E-Mails: (J.D.); (O.R.); (M.P.); (D.C.); (N.L.)
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- Service Régional Vaudois de Transfusion Sanguine, route de la Corniche 2, CH-1066 Epalinges, Switzerland; E-Mails: (J.D.); (O.R.); (M.P.); (D.C.); (N.L.)
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Garraud O, Berthet J, Hamzeh-Cognasse H, Cognasse F. Pathogen sensing, subsequent signalling, and signalosome in human platelets. Thromb Res 2010; 127:283-6. [PMID: 21071069 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2010.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2010] [Revised: 10/15/2010] [Accepted: 10/17/2010] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Beyond haemostasis, platelets exert a potent role in innate immunity and particularly in its inflammatory arm. The extent of this action remains however debatable, despite clear - and old - evidence of a link between platelets and infection. Platelets can sense infectious pathogens by pathogen recognition receptors and they can even discriminate between various types of infectious signatures. In reply, they can shape their capacity to respond by activating a signalosome and by producing different profiles of pro-inflammatory cytokines and related products. The links between pathogen sensing, signalosome activation and protein production, and their finely tuned regulation are still under investigation since platelets lack a nucleus and thus, canonical molecular biology and genomics apparati.
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- Olivier Garraud
- Etablissement Français du Sang Auvergne-Loire & EA 3064, Faculty of Medicine, University of Saint-Etienne, a Member of the University of Lyon, France.
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The gradual loss of quality in stored platelets as measured collectively with various metabolic, functional, and morphologic in vitro assays is known as the platelet storage lesion. With the advent of pathogen reduction technologies and improved testing that can greatly reduce the risk for bacterial contamination, the platelet storage lesion is emerging as the main challenge to increasing the shelf life of platelet concentrates. This article discusses the contribution of platelet production methods to the storage lesion, long-established and newly developed methods used to determine platelet quality, and the significance for clinical transfusion outcome. Highlighted are the novel technologies applied to platelet storage including platelet additive solutions and pathogen inactivation.
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- A García
- Departamento de Farmacoloxía, Facultade de Farmacia, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Thiele T, Steil L, Völker U, Greinacher A. Transfusion medicine and proteomics. Alliance or coexistence? BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2010; 8 Suppl 3:s16-25. [PMID: 20606745 PMCID: PMC2897188 DOI: 10.2450/2010.004s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Thomas Thiele
- Institute for Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Greifswald, Germany.
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Proteomics for quality-control processes in transfusion medicine. Anal Bioanal Chem 2010; 398:111-24. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-3799-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2010] [Revised: 04/24/2010] [Accepted: 04/27/2010] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Schubert P, Devine DV. De novo protein synthesis in mature platelets: a consideration for transfusion medicine. Vox Sang 2010; 99:112-22. [PMID: 20345520 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01333.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Platelet function in thrombosis and haemostasis is reasonably well understood at the molecular level with respect to the proteins involved in cellular structure, signalling networks and platelet interaction with clotting factors and other cells. However, the natural history of these proteins has only recently garnered the attention of platelet researchers. De novo protein synthesis in platelets was discovered 40 years ago; however, it was generally dismissed as merely an interesting minor phenomenon until studies over the past few years renewed interest in this aspect of platelet proteins. It is now accepted that anucleate platelets not only have the potential to synthesize proteins, but this capacity seems to be required to fulfil their function. With translational control as the primary mode of regulation, platelets are able to express biologically relevant gene products in a timely and signal-dependent manner. Platelet protein synthesis during storage of platelet concentrates is a nascent area of research. Protein synthesis does occur, although not for all proteins found in the platelet protein profile. Furthermore, mRNA appears to be well preserved under standard storage conditions. Although its significance is not yet understood, the ability to replace proteins may form a type of cellular repair mechanism during storage. Disruption by inappropriate storage conditions or processes that block protein synthesis such as pathogen reduction technologies may have direct effects on the ability of platelets to synthesize proteins during storage.
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- P Schubert
- Canadian Blood Services and the Centre for Blood Research, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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