AIM: Blood platelets (plt) and monocytes are the cells that play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of liver damage and liver cirrhosis (LC). In this paper, the analysis of mutual relationship between platelets and mo...AIM: Blood platelets (plt) and monocytes are the cells that play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of liver damage and liver cirrhosis (LC). In this paper, the analysis of mutual relationship between platelets and monocytes activation in LC was conducted.METHODS: Immunofluorescent flow cytometry was usedto measure the percentage of activated platelet populations(CD62P, CD63), the percentage of plt-monocyte aggregates (pma) (CD41/CD45), and activated monocytes (CD11b, CD14, CD16) in the blood of 20 volunteers and 40 patientswith LC. Platelet activation markers: sP-selectin, platelet factor 4 (PF4), beta-thromboglobulin (βTG) and monocyte chemotactic peptide-1 (MCP-1) were measured and compared in different stages of LC.RESULTS: Platelet activation with the increase in bothβTG serum concentration and elevation of plt population(CD62P and CD63 as well as MIF CD62P and CD63) is elevated as LC develops and thrombocytopenia rises. There is a positive correlation between medial intensityof fluorescence (MIF) CD62P and MIF CD63 in LC. We did not show any relationship between monocyte activation and pma level. SP-selectin concentration correlates positively with plt count and pma, and negatively with stage of plt activation and MIF CD62P and MIF CD63. There was no correlation between MCP-1 concentration andpit, monocyte activation as well as pma level in LC. CD16 monocytes and MIF CD16 populations are significantlyhigher in the end stage of LC. A positive correlation occurs between the value of CD11b monocyte population andMIF CD14 and MIF CD16 on monocytes in LC.CONCLUSION: Platelet and monocyte activation plays an important role in LC. Platelet activation stage does not influence monocyte activation and production of plt aggregates with monocytes in LC. With LC development, thrombocytopenia may be the result of plt consumption in platelet-monocyte aggregates.展开更多
This work aims to be a reflection concerning a remarkable similarity between platelet and neuron. Through a series of experimental tests which have affected the fatty acid composition of the membrane of platelets, it ...This work aims to be a reflection concerning a remarkable similarity between platelet and neuron. Through a series of experimental tests which have affected the fatty acid composition of the membrane of platelets, it was possible to provide a contribution to the scientific literature, which had already reported strong similarities between platelet and neuron. The work performed could be of great interest to investigate, by studying the interactome of the platelet, the molecular behavior of the neuron.展开更多
BACKGROUND For compensated advanced chronic liver disease(cACLD)patients,the first decompensation represents a dramatically worsening prognostic event.Based on the first decompensation event(DE),the transition to deco...BACKGROUND For compensated advanced chronic liver disease(cACLD)patients,the first decompensation represents a dramatically worsening prognostic event.Based on the first decompensation event(DE),the transition to decompensated advanced chronic liver disease(dACLD)can occur through two modalities referred to as acute decompensation(AD)and non-AD(NAD),respectively.Clinically Significant Portal Hypertension(CSPH)is considered the strongest predictor of decompensation in these patients.However,due to its invasiveness and costs,CSPH is almost never evaluated in clinical practice.Therefore,recognizing noninvasively predicting tools still have more appeal across healthcare systems.The red cell distribution width to platelet ratio(RPR)has been reported to be an indicator of hepatic fibrosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD).However,its predictive role for the decompensation has never been explored.AIM In this observational study,we investigated the clinical usage of RPR in predicting DEs in MASLD-related cACLD patients.METHODS Fourty controls and 150 MASLD-cACLD patients were consecutively enrolled and followed up(FUP)semiannually for 3 years.At baseline,biochemical,clinical,and Liver Stiffness Measurement(LSM),Child-Pugh(CP),Model for End-Stage Liver Disease(MELD),aspartate aminotransferase/platelet count ratio index(APRI),Fibrosis-4(FIB-4),Albumin-Bilirubin(ALBI),ALBI-FIB-4,and RPR were collected.During FUP,DEs(timing and modaities)were recorded.CSPH was assessed at the baseline and on DE occurrence according to the available Clinical Practice Guidelines.RESULTS Of 150 MASLD-related cACLD patients,43(28.6%)progressed to dACLD at a median time of 28.9 months(29 NAD and 14 AD).Baseline RPR values were significantly higher in cACLD in comparison to controls,as well as MELD,CP,APRI,FIB-4,ALBI,ALBI-FIB-4,and LSM in dACLD-progressing compared to cACLD individuals[all P<0.0001,except for FIB-4(P:0.007)and ALBI(P:0.011)].Receiving operator curve analysis revealed RPR>0.472 and>0.894 as the best cut-offs in the prediction respectively of 3-year first DE,as well as its superiority compared to the other non-invasive tools examined.RPR(P:0.02)and the presence of baseline-CSPH(P:0.04)were significantly and independently associated with the DE.Patients presenting baseline-CSPH and RPR>0.472 showed higher risk of decompensation(P:0.0023).CONCLUSION Altogether these findings suggest the RPR as a valid and potentially applicable non-invasive tool in the prediction of timing and modalities of decompensation in MASLD-related cACLD patients.展开更多
Functional morphological alterations of human blood platelets induced by oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein (LDL) were studied with an in vitro model by means of electron microscopy, reflection contrast micr...Functional morphological alterations of human blood platelets induced by oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein (LDL) were studied with an in vitro model by means of electron microscopy, reflection contrast microscopy and quantitative image analysis. The oxidized LDL (50-300 μg/ml) induced the disc-sphere transformation of platelets, the formation of pseudopodia, centralization of granules and degranulation. Platelet plasma membrane was damaged by oxidized LDL leading to a lower electron density of he cytoplasm compared to controls. In an incubation chamber, oxidized LDL-treated platelets sedimented onto the展开更多
Gallic acid is one of the components of Chinese herbal drug Radix paeoniae used for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. This paper studied the effects of gallic acid and its esters (e.g. ethyl, propyl,...Gallic acid is one of the components of Chinese herbal drug Radix paeoniae used for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. This paper studied the effects of gallic acid and its esters (e.g. ethyl, propyl, isobutyl and butyl gallate) on model and human blood platelet membranes by FTIR which was used for monitoring the physical state of the acyl chain, interfacial and head group region of the membrane lipid bilayer. From the experimental results it can be seen that the gallic acid and its esters have the modifying function on the pure and cholesterol-containing DPPC model membranes, and have the quantity-effective and structural-effective relationships. In addition, it is discovered that these esters have the modifying effect on the structure of human blood platelet membrane and can reverse the effect of ADP. That the effect of the esters of gallic acid counteracts the effect of cholesterol and ADP on human blood platelet perhaps provides a new explanation of the mechanism of Chinese herbal展开更多
Objective: To observe effects of Dan Wei Powder (胆胃散 Powder for treating the gall bladder and stomach) Tea Bag (DWSTB) on the aggregation rate of blood platelet in vivo and in vitro. Methods: Increase of the platel...Objective: To observe effects of Dan Wei Powder (胆胃散 Powder for treating the gall bladder and stomach) Tea Bag (DWSTB) on the aggregation rate of blood platelet in vivo and in vitro. Methods: Increase of the platelet aggregation rate in the rat in vivo was induced by carrageenin, and increase of the rabbit platelet aggregation rate in vitro was induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and collagen, respectively. The effects of DWSTB on the platelet aggregation rate were investigated in vivo and in vitro, respectively. Results: The maximum in vivo platelet aggregation rate in the rat was significantly decreased after administration of 2.0 and 4.0 g·kg-1 DWSTB (P<0.05.P<0.01). The maximum rabbit platelet aggregation rate induced by ADP and collagen in vitro were suppressed significantly by 2.0-16.0 mg·mL-1 and 2.0-8.0 mg·mL-1 DWSTB, respectively (P<0.05.P<0.01). And the effect of DWSTB on platelet aggregation was raised with increase ofits dose. Conclusion: Dan Wei Powder Tea Bag can restrain the aggregation of platelet in vivo and in vitro.展开更多
In this study, a point source mathematical model is proposed to describe the diffusion of adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) from either damaged red blood cell (RBC) or activated platelet. The convective diffusion equation ...In this study, a point source mathematical model is proposed to describe the diffusion of adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) from either damaged red blood cell (RBC) or activated platelet. The convective diffusion equation is reduced to describe the suggested problem. The final differential equation is solved using Laplace transforms and ADP concentration profiles around the source are obtained. Thrombi of 5 to 20 μm<sup>3</sup> containing platelets and a range of red blood cells (RBCs) (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) concentrations are used to apply the model. Reported ADP concentrations in the literature are used and its dynamic release from the point source is calculated. Results suggest that RBC chemical contribution to platelet aggregation in the bulk is much less than that of platelet (almost) negligible. However, the physical effect of RBCs is dominant in the bulk through augmentation of released ADP and platelets diffusivities. Moreover, the chemical contribution reported in previous studies is suggested to be as a result of interaction of RBC with the surface under the influence of shear stresses in the boundary region.展开更多
Effect of platelet activating factor(PAF) on blood spinal cord barrier in cervical cord injury was investigated. Methods: Spinal cord injury at C6 segment was induced with Allen’s ’method in cats. PAF and PAF recept...Effect of platelet activating factor(PAF) on blood spinal cord barrier in cervical cord injury was investigated. Methods: Spinal cord injury at C6 segment was induced with Allen’s ’method in cats. PAF and PAF receptor antagonist BN52021 were administered by arachnoid space and intravenous injection respectively, and their effects on PAF levels, blood spinal cord barrier and cervical cord edema in the injuried zone and adjacent cervical cord tissue following cervical cord injury were investigated. Results: PAF levels, Evens content and water content in the injuried and adjacent cervical cord tissues significantly increased following trauma. PAF levels, Evens content and water content were evidently elevated with PAF by arachnoid space injection. PAF receptor antagonist BN52021 could inhibit the increase in PAF levels and reduce Evens and water content in the cervical cord tissue following trauma. Conclusion: PAF is an important contributing factor causing post-traumatic damage to the blood spinal cord barrier, while PAF receptor antagonist can effectively relieve post-traumatic damage to the blood spinal cord barrier.展开更多
目的:探讨血小板与白细胞比值(platelet and white blood cells ratio, PWR)、血小板与淋巴细胞比值(platelet and lymphocyte ratio, PLR)、中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, NLR)以及尿白细胞计数(urinary l...目的:探讨血小板与白细胞比值(platelet and white blood cells ratio, PWR)、血小板与淋巴细胞比值(platelet and lymphocyte ratio, PLR)、中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, NLR)以及尿白细胞计数(urinary leucocyte count, ULEU)与接受PD-1抑制剂治疗晚期尿路上皮癌(urothelial carcinoma, UC)患者预后的关系。方法:收集78例接受PD-1抑制剂治疗晚期UC患者的临床资料,利用Kaplan-Meier法计算生存率和Log-rank检验比较不同组间的生存差异,同时采用COX回归分析预后影响因素。结果:低PLR组与高PLR组的1年生存率分别为71.98%和47.63%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);低NLR组与高NLR组的1年生存率分别为71.36%和48.15%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PWR高低两组和ULEU状态预测UC患者生存率无显著性差异(P>0.05)。单因素回归分析结果显示,N分期、M分期、TNM分期、远处转移个数、PLR、NLR是影响晚期UC患者生存情况的危险因素(P<0.05)。多因素回归分析显示,PLR是影响接受PD-1抑制剂治疗的UC患者预后的独立因素。结论:PLR、NLR为影响接受PD-1抑制剂治疗晚期UC患者预后的独立因素,PLR高值组和NLR高值组患者的预后较PLR低值组和NLR低值组的患者差。展开更多
文摘AIM: Blood platelets (plt) and monocytes are the cells that play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of liver damage and liver cirrhosis (LC). In this paper, the analysis of mutual relationship between platelets and monocytes activation in LC was conducted.METHODS: Immunofluorescent flow cytometry was usedto measure the percentage of activated platelet populations(CD62P, CD63), the percentage of plt-monocyte aggregates (pma) (CD41/CD45), and activated monocytes (CD11b, CD14, CD16) in the blood of 20 volunteers and 40 patientswith LC. Platelet activation markers: sP-selectin, platelet factor 4 (PF4), beta-thromboglobulin (βTG) and monocyte chemotactic peptide-1 (MCP-1) were measured and compared in different stages of LC.RESULTS: Platelet activation with the increase in bothβTG serum concentration and elevation of plt population(CD62P and CD63 as well as MIF CD62P and CD63) is elevated as LC develops and thrombocytopenia rises. There is a positive correlation between medial intensityof fluorescence (MIF) CD62P and MIF CD63 in LC. We did not show any relationship between monocyte activation and pma level. SP-selectin concentration correlates positively with plt count and pma, and negatively with stage of plt activation and MIF CD62P and MIF CD63. There was no correlation between MCP-1 concentration andpit, monocyte activation as well as pma level in LC. CD16 monocytes and MIF CD16 populations are significantlyhigher in the end stage of LC. A positive correlation occurs between the value of CD11b monocyte population andMIF CD14 and MIF CD16 on monocytes in LC.CONCLUSION: Platelet and monocyte activation plays an important role in LC. Platelet activation stage does not influence monocyte activation and production of plt aggregates with monocytes in LC. With LC development, thrombocytopenia may be the result of plt consumption in platelet-monocyte aggregates.
文摘This work aims to be a reflection concerning a remarkable similarity between platelet and neuron. Through a series of experimental tests which have affected the fatty acid composition of the membrane of platelets, it was possible to provide a contribution to the scientific literature, which had already reported strong similarities between platelet and neuron. The work performed could be of great interest to investigate, by studying the interactome of the platelet, the molecular behavior of the neuron.
文摘BACKGROUND For compensated advanced chronic liver disease(cACLD)patients,the first decompensation represents a dramatically worsening prognostic event.Based on the first decompensation event(DE),the transition to decompensated advanced chronic liver disease(dACLD)can occur through two modalities referred to as acute decompensation(AD)and non-AD(NAD),respectively.Clinically Significant Portal Hypertension(CSPH)is considered the strongest predictor of decompensation in these patients.However,due to its invasiveness and costs,CSPH is almost never evaluated in clinical practice.Therefore,recognizing noninvasively predicting tools still have more appeal across healthcare systems.The red cell distribution width to platelet ratio(RPR)has been reported to be an indicator of hepatic fibrosis in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease(MASLD).However,its predictive role for the decompensation has never been explored.AIM In this observational study,we investigated the clinical usage of RPR in predicting DEs in MASLD-related cACLD patients.METHODS Fourty controls and 150 MASLD-cACLD patients were consecutively enrolled and followed up(FUP)semiannually for 3 years.At baseline,biochemical,clinical,and Liver Stiffness Measurement(LSM),Child-Pugh(CP),Model for End-Stage Liver Disease(MELD),aspartate aminotransferase/platelet count ratio index(APRI),Fibrosis-4(FIB-4),Albumin-Bilirubin(ALBI),ALBI-FIB-4,and RPR were collected.During FUP,DEs(timing and modaities)were recorded.CSPH was assessed at the baseline and on DE occurrence according to the available Clinical Practice Guidelines.RESULTS Of 150 MASLD-related cACLD patients,43(28.6%)progressed to dACLD at a median time of 28.9 months(29 NAD and 14 AD).Baseline RPR values were significantly higher in cACLD in comparison to controls,as well as MELD,CP,APRI,FIB-4,ALBI,ALBI-FIB-4,and LSM in dACLD-progressing compared to cACLD individuals[all P<0.0001,except for FIB-4(P:0.007)and ALBI(P:0.011)].Receiving operator curve analysis revealed RPR>0.472 and>0.894 as the best cut-offs in the prediction respectively of 3-year first DE,as well as its superiority compared to the other non-invasive tools examined.RPR(P:0.02)and the presence of baseline-CSPH(P:0.04)were significantly and independently associated with the DE.Patients presenting baseline-CSPH and RPR>0.472 showed higher risk of decompensation(P:0.0023).CONCLUSION Altogether these findings suggest the RPR as a valid and potentially applicable non-invasive tool in the prediction of timing and modalities of decompensation in MASLD-related cACLD patients.
文摘Functional morphological alterations of human blood platelets induced by oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein (LDL) were studied with an in vitro model by means of electron microscopy, reflection contrast microscopy and quantitative image analysis. The oxidized LDL (50-300 μg/ml) induced the disc-sphere transformation of platelets, the formation of pseudopodia, centralization of granules and degranulation. Platelet plasma membrane was damaged by oxidized LDL leading to a lower electron density of he cytoplasm compared to controls. In an incubation chamber, oxidized LDL-treated platelets sedimented onto the
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文摘Gallic acid is one of the components of Chinese herbal drug Radix paeoniae used for promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. This paper studied the effects of gallic acid and its esters (e.g. ethyl, propyl, isobutyl and butyl gallate) on model and human blood platelet membranes by FTIR which was used for monitoring the physical state of the acyl chain, interfacial and head group region of the membrane lipid bilayer. From the experimental results it can be seen that the gallic acid and its esters have the modifying function on the pure and cholesterol-containing DPPC model membranes, and have the quantity-effective and structural-effective relationships. In addition, it is discovered that these esters have the modifying effect on the structure of human blood platelet membrane and can reverse the effect of ADP. That the effect of the esters of gallic acid counteracts the effect of cholesterol and ADP on human blood platelet perhaps provides a new explanation of the mechanism of Chinese herbal
文摘Objective: To observe effects of Dan Wei Powder (胆胃散 Powder for treating the gall bladder and stomach) Tea Bag (DWSTB) on the aggregation rate of blood platelet in vivo and in vitro. Methods: Increase of the platelet aggregation rate in the rat in vivo was induced by carrageenin, and increase of the rabbit platelet aggregation rate in vitro was induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and collagen, respectively. The effects of DWSTB on the platelet aggregation rate were investigated in vivo and in vitro, respectively. Results: The maximum in vivo platelet aggregation rate in the rat was significantly decreased after administration of 2.0 and 4.0 g·kg-1 DWSTB (P<0.05.P<0.01). The maximum rabbit platelet aggregation rate induced by ADP and collagen in vitro were suppressed significantly by 2.0-16.0 mg·mL-1 and 2.0-8.0 mg·mL-1 DWSTB, respectively (P<0.05.P<0.01). And the effect of DWSTB on platelet aggregation was raised with increase ofits dose. Conclusion: Dan Wei Powder Tea Bag can restrain the aggregation of platelet in vivo and in vitro.
文摘In this study, a point source mathematical model is proposed to describe the diffusion of adenosine di-phosphate (ADP) from either damaged red blood cell (RBC) or activated platelet. The convective diffusion equation is reduced to describe the suggested problem. The final differential equation is solved using Laplace transforms and ADP concentration profiles around the source are obtained. Thrombi of 5 to 20 μm<sup>3</sup> containing platelets and a range of red blood cells (RBCs) (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) concentrations are used to apply the model. Reported ADP concentrations in the literature are used and its dynamic release from the point source is calculated. Results suggest that RBC chemical contribution to platelet aggregation in the bulk is much less than that of platelet (almost) negligible. However, the physical effect of RBCs is dominant in the bulk through augmentation of released ADP and platelets diffusivities. Moreover, the chemical contribution reported in previous studies is suggested to be as a result of interaction of RBC with the surface under the influence of shear stresses in the boundary region.
文摘Effect of platelet activating factor(PAF) on blood spinal cord barrier in cervical cord injury was investigated. Methods: Spinal cord injury at C6 segment was induced with Allen’s ’method in cats. PAF and PAF receptor antagonist BN52021 were administered by arachnoid space and intravenous injection respectively, and their effects on PAF levels, blood spinal cord barrier and cervical cord edema in the injuried zone and adjacent cervical cord tissue following cervical cord injury were investigated. Results: PAF levels, Evens content and water content in the injuried and adjacent cervical cord tissues significantly increased following trauma. PAF levels, Evens content and water content were evidently elevated with PAF by arachnoid space injection. PAF receptor antagonist BN52021 could inhibit the increase in PAF levels and reduce Evens and water content in the cervical cord tissue following trauma. Conclusion: PAF is an important contributing factor causing post-traumatic damage to the blood spinal cord barrier, while PAF receptor antagonist can effectively relieve post-traumatic damage to the blood spinal cord barrier.
文摘目的:探讨血小板与白细胞比值(platelet and white blood cells ratio, PWR)、血小板与淋巴细胞比值(platelet and lymphocyte ratio, PLR)、中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值(neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, NLR)以及尿白细胞计数(urinary leucocyte count, ULEU)与接受PD-1抑制剂治疗晚期尿路上皮癌(urothelial carcinoma, UC)患者预后的关系。方法:收集78例接受PD-1抑制剂治疗晚期UC患者的临床资料,利用Kaplan-Meier法计算生存率和Log-rank检验比较不同组间的生存差异,同时采用COX回归分析预后影响因素。结果:低PLR组与高PLR组的1年生存率分别为71.98%和47.63%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);低NLR组与高NLR组的1年生存率分别为71.36%和48.15%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);PWR高低两组和ULEU状态预测UC患者生存率无显著性差异(P>0.05)。单因素回归分析结果显示,N分期、M分期、TNM分期、远处转移个数、PLR、NLR是影响晚期UC患者生存情况的危险因素(P<0.05)。多因素回归分析显示,PLR是影响接受PD-1抑制剂治疗的UC患者预后的独立因素。结论:PLR、NLR为影响接受PD-1抑制剂治疗晚期UC患者预后的独立因素,PLR高值组和NLR高值组患者的预后较PLR低值组和NLR低值组的患者差。