[HTML][HTML] Differential impact of prostaglandin H synthase 1 knockdown on platelets and parturition

Y Yu, Y Cheng, J Fan, XS Chen… - The Journal of …, 2005 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Y Yu, Y Cheng, J Fan, XS Chen, A Klein-Szanto, GA FitzGerald, CD Funk
The Journal of clinical investigation, 2005Am Soc Clin Investig
Platelet activation is a hallmark of severe preeclampsia, and platelet PGH synthase 1–
derived (PGHS1-derived) thromboxane A 2 (TxA 2) has been implicated in its pathogenesis.
However, genetic disruption of PGHS1 delays parturition. We created hypomorphic PGHS1
(PGHS1 Neo/Neo) mice, in which the substantial but tissue-dependent variability in the
inhibition of PGHS1-derived eicosanoids achieved by low-dose aspirin treatment is
mimicked, to assess the relative impact of this strategy on hemostatic and reproductive …
Platelet activation is a hallmark of severe preeclampsia, and platelet PGH synthase 1–derived (PGHS1-derived) thromboxane A 2 (TxA 2) has been implicated in its pathogenesis. However, genetic disruption of PGHS1 delays parturition. We created hypomorphic PGHS1 (PGHS1 Neo/Neo) mice, in which the substantial but tissue-dependent variability in the inhibition of PGHS1-derived eicosanoids achieved by low-dose aspirin treatment is mimicked, to assess the relative impact of this strategy on hemostatic and reproductive function. Depression of platelet TxA 2 by 98% in PGHS1 Neo/Neo mice decreased platelet aggregation and prevented thrombosis. Similarly, depression of macrophage PGE 2 by 75% was associated with selectively impaired inflammatory responses. PGF 2α at 8% WT levels was sufficient to induce coordinated temporal oxytocin receptor (OTR) expression in uterus and normal ovarian luteolysis in PGHS1 Neo/Neo mice at late gestation, while absence of PGHS1 expression in null mice delayed OTR induction and the programmed decrease of serum progesterone during parturition. Thus, extensive but tissue-dependent variability in PG suppression, as occurs with low-dose aspirin treatment, prevents thrombosis and impairs the inflammatory response but sustains parturition. PGHS1 Neo/Neo mice provide a model of low-dose aspirin therapy that elucidates how prevention or delay of preeclampsia might be achieved without compromising reproductive function.
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