A detailed proteomic analysis of rhodocytin-activated platelets reveals novel clues on the CLEC-2 signalosome: implications for CLEC-2 signaling regulation

Blood. 2012 Dec 20;120(26):e117-26. doi: 10.1182/blood-2012-09-456004. Epub 2012 Oct 10.

Abstract

C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) is an essential platelet-activating receptor in hemostasis and thrombosis that is activated by the snake venom rhodocytin. We present here a differential proteomic analysis of basal and rhodocytin-activated platelets with the aim of providing novel clues on CLEC-2 signaling regulation. Proteome analysis was based on 2D-DIGE, phosphotyrosine immunoprecipitations followed by 1D SDS-PAGE and mass spectrometry. Protein-protein interactions were studied by coimmunoprecipitations and a systems biology approach. Overall, we identified 132 proteins differentially regulated after CLEC-2 platelet activation, including most of the major players reported so far in the signaling cascade. In addition, we identified various proteins not previously known to participate in CLEC-2 signaling, such as the adapters Dok-2 and ADAP, tyrosine kinase Fer, and tyrosine phosphatase SHIP-1. We also report an increased association between Dok-2 and SHIP-1 in rhodocytin-stimulated platelets, which might negatively regulate CLEC-2 signaling. Moreover, we also present a comparative analysis of proteomic data for CLEC-2 and glycoprotein VI signaling. We think that our data provide thrombosis-relevant information on CLEC-2 signaling regulation, contributing to a better understanding of this important signaling cascade.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Platelets / chemistry
  • Blood Platelets / drug effects
  • Blood Platelets / metabolism
  • Blood Proteins / analysis
  • Humans
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / blood
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / metabolism*
  • Lectins, C-Type / metabolism*
  • Lectins, C-Type / physiology*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / metabolism*
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / physiology*
  • Phosphoproteins / analysis
  • Phosphoproteins / blood
  • Phosphoproteins / metabolism
  • Platelet Activation / drug effects*
  • Protein Binding / drug effects
  • Proteome / analysis*
  • Proteome / drug effects
  • Proteomics / methods
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects
  • Two-Dimensional Difference Gel Electrophoresis
  • Tyrosine / metabolism
  • Validation Studies as Topic
  • Viper Venoms / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • CLEC2B protein, human
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Lectins, C-Type
  • Membrane Glycoproteins
  • Phosphoproteins
  • Proteome
  • Viper Venoms
  • rhodocytin protein, Calloselasma rhodostoma
  • Tyrosine