SM_253b: Platelet Function and Formation Flashcards
This is a ____
Megakaryocyte
Describe megakaryocyte and platelet development
Megakaryocyte and platelet development
- CFU-GEMM
- BFU-Meg
- CFU-Meg
- Promegakaryoblast
- Megakaryoblast
- Promegakaryocyte
- Megakaryocyte
Describe proplatelet cytoskeletal mechanics
Proplatelet cytoskeletal mechanics
- Transcriptional amplification
- Organelle synthesis
- Platelet-specific protein amplification
- Microtubules move to cortex
- Proplatelet elaboration
- Microtubule sliding and tracking of granules / organelles to nascent platelets
- End amplification via branching
- Proplatelet release
- Platelet release
- Nuclear material shed (apoptosis)
Platelets are formed from ___
Platelets are formed from megakaryocytes in the bone marrow
- Each megakaryocyte gives rise to mutlple platelets
___ is the principle regulator of thrombopoiesis
Thrombopoietin is the principle regulator of thrombopoiesis
Describe platelet lifespan and fate
Platelet lifespan and fate
- 199 megakaryocytes
- Turnover: 10-14% per day
- 1.25 x 1012 circulating platelets
Describe causes of thrombocytopenia due to impaired platelet function
Thrombocytopenia due to impaired platelet function
- Congenital: MYH-9 related, Mediterranean / familial, Wiskott-Aldrich
- Acquired: HIV infection, chemo and radiation therapy, nutritional and alcohol induced, acute or chronic leukemia / stem cell transplant, bone marrow failure (aplastic anemia and others)
When platelet production decreases turnover ____ and number of circulating platelets ____
When platelet production decreases turnover decreases and number of circulating platelets decreases
___ causes impaired platelet production
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome causes impaired platelet production
As platelet count increases, platelet survival ____ and fraction removed ____
As platelet count increases, platelet survival increases and fraction removed increases
Describe intrinsic pathway of apoptosis
Intrinsic pathway of apoptosis
- Lack of survival signals, irradiation / DNA damage
- Activation of sensors (BH3-only sensors)
- Antagonist of Bcl-2
- Activation of Bax/Bak channel
- Leakage of cytochrome c and other proteins
- Activations of caspases
- Apoptosis
Describe causes of thrombocytopenia due to increased platelet clearance
Thrombocytopenia due to increased platelet clearance
- Bleeding
- Thrombosis
- Consumptive coagulopathy
- Sepsis
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura
- Immune thrombocytopenia purpura
- Drugs / heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
- Splenomegaly: splenic sequestration
In immune thrombocytopenia, turnover ____ and number of circulating platelets ____
In immune thrombocytopenia, turnover increases and number of circulating platelets decreases
Platelet life-span is ___ and regulated by ___
Platelet life-span is 8-10 days and regulated by intrinsic apoptosis pathway
Platelets help maintain ____
Platelets help maintain endothelium
Describe platelet function
Platelet function
- Adhere to subendothelium of a damaged blood vessel
- Recruit additional platelets
- Provide a surface for blood coagulation to occur
- Clot maturation
- Provide growth factors for wound repair
- Endothelial maintenance function
- Adjuvant immune function
Describe stages of platelet activation and thrombus formation
Stages of platelet activation and thrombus formation
- Unstable adhesion
- Aggregation
- Thrombin generation
- Contraction / clotting