The choline transporter Slc44a2 controls platelet activation and thrombosis by regulating mitochondrial function
oleh: J. Allen Bennett, Michael A. Mastrangelo, Sara K. Ture, Charles O. Smith, Shannon G. Loelius, Rachel A. Berg, Xu Shi, Ryan M. Burke, Sherry L. Spinelli, Scott J. Cameron, Thomas E. Carey, Paul S. Brookes, Robert E. Gerszten, Maria Sabater-Lleal, Paul S. de Vries, Jennifer E. Huffman, Nicholas L. Smith, Craig N. Morrell, Charles J. Lowenstein
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2020-07-01 |
Deskripsi
Genetic association studies have identified loci including the choline transporter SLC44A2 as a potential regulator of thrombosis. Here the authors report that loss of SLC44A2 impairs platelet activation and thrombosis in mice via a reduction of mitochondrial ATP production.