Salvianolic acid a inhibits platelet activation and aggregation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Autor: Ai-ming Zhou, Yi-jia Xiang, En-qian Liu, Chang-hong Cai, Yong-hui Wu, Le-bing Yang, Chun-lai Zeng
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1471-2261
DOI: 10.1186/s12872-019-01316-z
Popis: Abstract Background Platelets in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) are characterized by increased activation and aggregation, which tends to be associated with a high morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Moreover, a large proportion of DM2 patients show an inadequate response to standard antiplatelet treatments, contributing to recurrent cardiovascular events. In our previous study, we indicated that Salvianolic acid A (SAA) presents an antiplatelet effect in healthy volunteers. However, whether it can inhibit “activated platelets” with a pathologic status has not been explored. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the antiplatelet effect of SAA and its diabetic complication-related difference in DM2. Methods Forty patients diagnosed with DM2 from January 2018 to April 2018 were recruited. Fibrinogen-binding (PAC-1) and P-selectin (CD62p) flow cytometry reagents were measured under resting and stimulated conditions by flow cytometry, while agonist-induced platelet aggregation was conducted by light transmission aggregometry. Before all these measurements were conducted, all platelet samples were preincubated with a vehicle or SAA for 10 min. Additionally, the diabetic complication-related difference in the antiplatelet effect of SAA was further studied in enrolled patients. Results The expressions of PAC-1 and CD62p were elevated in DM2, as well as the maximal platelet aggregation. In addition, SAA decreased the expressions of PAC-1 and CD62p, which were enhanced by ADP and thrombin (all P 0.05). Conclusions The present study demonstrated that SAA can inhibit platelet activation and aggregation in patients with DM2, and the inhibition did not abate for the existence of diabetic complications.
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