The signal transduction induced by thrombin in human platelets |
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Authors: | E G Lapetina |
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Affiliation: | Cell Biology Division, Burroughs Wellcome Co., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. |
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Abstract: | The stimulation of human platelets by thrombin leads to the activation of phospholipases C and A2, protein kinases, formation of 3-inositol phospholipids and mobilization of Ca2+. These biochemical reactions closely parallel platelet shape change, granular secretion and aggregation. The membrane-bound transducers for the thrombin receptor seem to be the heterotrimeric G protein Gi2 and the ras-related G protein rap 1-b. Phosphorylation of rap 1-b by the action of the cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase seems to uncouple the thrombin receptor from phospholipases. This causes inhibition of the formation of second messenger molecules and the onset of physiological responses. |
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