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Characterization of gpvi-or gpvi-cd39-coated nanoparticles and their impact on in vitro thrombus formation

Jeremy A. Nestele, Anne Katrin Rohlfing, Valerie Dicenta, Alexander Bild, Daniela Eißler, Frederic Emschermann, Marcel Kremser, Konstantin Krutzke, Tilman E. Schäffer, Oliver Borst, Moran Levi, Netanel Korin, Meinrad Paul Gawaz

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Abstract

Traditional antithrombotic agents commonly share a therapy-limiting side effect, as they increase the overall systemic bleeding risk. A novel approach for targeted antithrombotic therapy is nanoparticles. In other therapeutic fields, nanoparticles have enabled site-specific delivery with low levels of toxicity and side effects. Here, we paired nanotechnology with an established dimeric glyco-protein VI-Fc (GPVI-Fc) and a GPVI-CD39 fusion protein, thereby combining site-specific delivery and new antithrombotic drugs. Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles, NP-BSA, NP-GPVI and NP-GPVI-CD39 were characterized through electron microscopy, atomic force measurements and flow cytometry. Light transmission aggregometry enabled analysis of platelet aggregation. Throm-bus formation was observed through flow chamber experiments. NP-GPVI and NP-GPVI-CD39 displayed a characteristic surface coating pattern. Fluorescence properties were identical amongst all samples. NP-GPVI and NP-GPVI-CD39 significantly impaired platelet aggregation. Thrombus formation was significantly impaired by NP-GPVI and was particularly impaired by NP-GPVI-CD39. The receptor-coated nanoparticles NP-GPVI and the bifunctional molecule NP-GPVI-CD39 demonstrated significant inhibition of in vitro thrombus formation. Consequently, the nanoparticle-mediated antithrombotic effect of GPVI-Fc, as well as GPVI-CD39, and an additive impact of CD39 was confirmed. In conclusion, NP-GPVI and NP-GPVI-CD39 may serve as a promising foundation for a novel therapeutic approach regarding targeted antithrombotic therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Article number11
JournalINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Dec 2021

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Keywords

  • Antigens, CD/metabolism
  • Apyrase/metabolism
  • Fibrinolytic Agents/pharmacology
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments/metabolism
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Models, Biological
  • Nanoparticles
  • Particle Size
  • Platelet Aggregation/drug effects
  • Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins/metabolism
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer/chemistry
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins/pharmacology

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