Cystic fibrosis heterozygotes do not have increased platelet activation

Inge Tarnow, Alan D. Michelson, Andrew L. Frelinger III, Matthew D. Linden, Youfu Li, Marsha L. Fox, Marc R. Barnard, Brian P. O'Sullivan

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    Abstract

    Introduction: We have previously demonstrated platelet hyperreactivity in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Carriers of one CF m utation (heterozygotes) have been shown to have abnormalities related to the presence of only one-half the normal amount of CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein. Platelet hyperreactivity in CF heterozygotes would be an important cardiovascular risk factor, since approximately 1 in 25 Caucasians is a CF carrier.
    Materials and methods: We used highly sensitive assays of platelet activation to assess the difference between 16 CF heterozygotes and 16 age- and sex-matched healthy controls without CF mutations.
    Results: We found no difference in platelet activation between CF heterozygotes and controls.
    Conclusions: The 50% reduction in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein in heterozygotes is insufficient to cause platelet activation.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftThrombosis Research
    Vol/bind121
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)159-162
    Antal sider4
    ISSN0049-3848
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2007

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