Is Gas6 protein associated with sticky platelet syndrome?

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2010 Dec;16(6):701-4. doi: 10.1177/1076029609345687. Epub 2009 Aug 19.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to detect the prevalence of the polymorphisms of growth arrest-specific gene 6 (Gas6; Gas6 c. 834 + 7G > A) in patients with sticky platelet syndrome (SPS). Sticky platelet syndrome is a hereditary, autosomal dominant thrombophilia characterized by platelet hyperaggregation after low concentrations of platelet inducers-adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and epinephrine (EPI). The cause of SPS still remains unknown, but in recent years it was suggested that Gas6 protein may have a potential role in the pathogenesis of SPS. To assess the Gas6 polymorphisms (Gas6 c. 834 + 7G > A), 128 patients with SPS were included in the study and examined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. GG genotype was detected in 63 (49.2%) patients, GA genotype in 53 (41.4%) patients, and AA genotype in 12 (9.4%) patients. The results in controls did not differ significantly compared to patients with SPS. Our findings did not prove allele A to be less associated with thrombosis and that ''prothrombotic'' allele G may be associated with higher risk of thrombosis. We cannot support the idea that Gas6 protein and Gas6 polymorphisms may be associated with thrombosis in SPS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / blood
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / genetics*
  • Blood Platelet Disorders / blood
  • Blood Platelet Disorders / genetics*
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Genetic Variation
  • Humans
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / blood
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / genetics*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Platelet Aggregation / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • growth arrest-specific protein 6