Circulating microparticles are elevated in haemophiliacs and non-haemophilic individuals aged <18 years

Br J Haematol. 2005 Nov;131(4):487-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2005.05792.x.

Abstract

Platelet and cell stimulation lead to plasma membrane remodelling, resulting in phosphatidylserine (PS) externalisation in the outer leaflet of the membrane, associated with the shedding of PS-rich microparticles (MPs), and contributes to thrombin generation by promoting the assembly of coagulation enzyme complexes. A previous study assessed MP levels in haemophiliacs after haemostatic treatment. To further investigate in vivo membrane remodelling, MP levels and characteristics were studied in 79 haemophiliacs and in 62 non-haemophiliacs. Both groups showed heterogeneity in MP levels, with higher values in individuals <18 years. This finding should be considered when studying MP levels in individuals <18 years.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Factor IX / analysis
  • Factor VIII / analysis
  • Hemophilia A / blood*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phosphatidylserines / blood
  • Platelet Activation

Substances

  • Phosphatidylserines
  • Factor VIII
  • Factor IX