New in vitro effects of clopidogrel on platelets in hyperlipidemic and healthy subjects

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Hematology - Year 2010, Vol 27, Issue 2

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to detect novel in vitro effects of clopidogrel on platelets by assessment of the following parameters: malondialdehyde, glutathione, nitrite, aggregation response, and expressions of P-selectin, fibrinogen, apolipoprotein A1, apolipoprotein B, and phosphatidylserine. Materials and Methods: Platelets were obtained from healthy (n: 9) and hyperlipidemic (n: 9) volunteers. Expressions of P-selectin, fibrinogen, apolipoproteins A1/B and phosphatidylserine with and without clopidogrel were assayed by flow cytometry. Malondialdehyde, glutathione, aggregation and nitrite levels were also assayed. Results: Without clopidogrel, the baseline values of platelet aggregation, malondialdehyde, and expressions of P-selectin, fibrinogen and phosphatidylserine were significantly higher, whereas nitrite and expression of apolipoproteins A1/B were significantly lower in hyperlipidemics than in the healthy group. In both groups, clopidogrel significantly reduced aggregation and expression of fibrinogen, but it elevated nitrite levels. Clopidogrel significantly decreased P-selectin and phosphatidylserine expression and malondialdehyde but increased expressions of apolipoproteins A1/B only in hyperlipidemics. Conclusion: It seems that clopidogrel has some new in vitro antiplatelet effects. The present study is a basic in vitro study to suggest new insights into the effects of clopidogrel on platelet functions.

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Derya Özsavcı, Azize Şener, Rabia Oba, Gülderen Yanıkkaya Demirel, Fikriye Uras, Turay Kevser Yardımcı

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Derya Özsavcı, Azize Şener, Rabia Oba, Gülderen Yanıkkaya Demirel, Fikriye Uras, Turay Kevser Yardımcı (2010). New in vitro effects of clopidogrel on platelets in hyperlipidemic and healthy subjects. Turkish Journal of Hematology, 27(2), 99-108. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-84839