Platelet activation by oxidized low density lipoprotein is mediated by Cd36 and scavenger receptor-A

Suzanne J A Korporaal, Miranda Van Eck, Jelle Adelmeijer, Martin Ijsseldijk, Ruud Out, Ton Lisman, Peter J. Lenting, Theo J C Van Berkel, Jan Willem N Akkerman*

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    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE - The interaction of platelets with low density lipoprotein (LDL) contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease. Platelets are activated by native LDL (nLDL) through apoE Receptor 2′ (apoER2′)-mediated signaling to p38 and by oxidized LDL (oxLDL) through lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) signaling to Rho A and Ca. Here we report a new mechanism for platelet activation by oxLDL. METHODS AND RESULTS - Oxidation of nLDL increases p38 activation through a mechanism that is (1) independent of LPA, and (2) unlike nLDL-signaling not desensitized by prolonged platelet-LDL contact or inhibited by receptor-associated protein or chondroitinase ABC. Antibodies against scavenger receptors CD36 and SR-A alone fail to block p38 activation by oxLDL but combined blockade inhibits p38 by >40% and platelet adhesion to fibrinogen under flow by >60%. Mouse platelets deficient in either CD36 or SR-A show normal p38 activation by oxLDL but combined deficiency of CD36 and SR-A disrupts oxLDL-induced activation of p38 by >70%. CONCLUSION - These findings reveal a novel platelet-activating pathway stimulated by oxLDL that is initiated by the combined action of CD36 and SR-A.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)2476-2483
    Number of pages8
    JournalArteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
    Volume27
    Issue number11
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2007

    Keywords

    • CD36
    • LDL
    • Oxidized LDL
    • Platelets
    • Scavenger receptor-A

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