Lnk regulates integrin αIIbβ3 outside-in signaling in mouse platelets, leading to stabilization of thrombus development in vivo
Hitoshi Takizawa, … , Satoshi Takaki, Koji Eto
Hitoshi Takizawa, … , Satoshi Takaki, Koji Eto
Published December 21, 2009
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 2010;120(1):179-190. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI39503.
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Research Article Hematology

Lnk regulates integrin αIIbβ3 outside-in signaling in mouse platelets, leading to stabilization of thrombus development in vivo

Abstract

The nature of the in vivo cellular events underlying thrombus formation mediated by platelet activation remains unclear because of the absence of a modality for analysis. Lymphocyte adaptor protein (Lnk; also known as Sh2b3) is an adaptor protein that inhibits thrombopoietin-mediated signaling, and as a result, megakaryocyte and platelet counts are elevated in Lnk–/– mice. Here we describe an unanticipated role for Lnk in stabilizing thrombus formation and clarify the activities of Lnk in platelets transduced through integrin αIIbβ3–mediated outside-in signaling. We equalized platelet counts in wild-type and Lnk–/– mice by using genetic depletion of Lnk and BM transplantation. Using FeCl3- or laser-induced injury and in vivo imaging that enabled observation of single platelet behavior and the multiple steps in thrombus formation, we determined that Lnk is an essential contributor to the stabilization of developing thrombi within vessels. Lnk–/– platelets exhibited a reduced ability to fully spread on fibrinogen and mediate clot retraction, reduced tyrosine phosphorylation of the β3 integrin subunit, and reduced binding of Fyn to integrin αIIbβ3. These results provide new insight into the mechanism of αIIbβ3-based outside-in signaling, which appears to be coordinated in platelets by Lnk, Fyn, and integrins. Outside-in signaling modulators could represent new therapeutic targets for the prevention of cardiovascular events.

Authors

Hitoshi Takizawa, Satoshi Nishimura, Naoya Takayama, Atsushi Oda, Hidekazu Nishikii, Yohei Morita, Sei Kakinuma, Satoshi Yamazaki, Satoshi Okamura, Noriko Tamura, Shinya Goto, Akira Sawaguchi, Ichiro Manabe, Kiyoshi Takatsu, Hiromitsu Nakauchi, Satoshi Takaki, Koji Eto

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Increased numbers of platelets circulate in Lnk–/– mice, but re-bleeding events are increased, while bleeding times are comparable.

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Increased numbers of platelets circulate in Lnk–/– mice, but re-bleeding...
(A) Lnk levels in platelets. Washed platelets from WT and Lnk–/– mice or human platelets were lysed and were subjected to immunoblotting with anti-Lnk and anti-actin Abs. (B) Platelet counts in EDTA-treated peripheral blood (mean ± SD, n = 15 each). (C) Tails of WT (n = 18) and Lnk–/– mice (n = 15) were warmed and then transected, immersed in PBS at 37°C, and then monitored for 60 seconds so that any re-bleeding would be detected (detection was positive or negative). Horizontal bars in the left panel show mean in each group.