Glycoprotein Ib: Difference between revisions

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Glycoprotein Ib[edit]

Glycoprotein Ib (GP Ib) is a platelet surface membrane glycoprotein that plays a crucial role in the process of hemostasis. It is part of the Glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, which is essential for platelet adhesion to the subendothelial matrix of blood vessels, particularly under conditions of high shear stress.

Structure[edit]

Glycoprotein Ib is a heterodimer composed of two subunits: GP Ib_ and GP Ib_. The GP Ib_ subunit contains the binding site for von Willebrand factor (vWF), which is a key interaction in the initial stages of platelet adhesion. The GP Ib_ subunit is smaller and is involved in linking GP Ib_ to the cytoskeleton of the platelet.

Function[edit]

The primary function of Glycoprotein Ib is to mediate the adhesion of platelets to the site of vascular injury. This is achieved through its interaction with von Willebrand factor, which is bound to the exposed collagen of the damaged vessel wall. The binding of vWF to GP Ib_ initiates platelet activation and aggregation, leading to the formation of a platelet plug that helps to stop bleeding.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Mutations or deficiencies in Glycoprotein Ib can lead to bleeding disorders. One such disorder is Bernard-Soulier syndrome, which is characterized by a deficiency of the GP Ib-IX-V complex, leading to impaired platelet adhesion and prolonged bleeding times. Conversely, excessive function or expression of GP Ib can contribute to thrombotic disorders, where inappropriate platelet adhesion and aggregation occur.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Glycoprotein Ib''' (GPIb) is a [[protein]] complex found on the surface of [[platelets]], a type of [[blood cell]] involved in [[blood clotting]]. It plays a crucial role in the process of [[hemostasis]], the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel.
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Glycoprotein Ib}}
-== Structure ==
+==Glycoprotein Ib==
-Glycoprotein Ib is a complex of two types of proteins: GPIbα and GPIbβ. GPIbα is the larger of the two and is responsible for binding to [[von Willebrand factor]] (vWF), a protein that mediates the adhesion of platelets to the sites of vascular injury. GPIbβ is smaller and is thought to stabilize the complex.
+[[File:Protein_GP1BA_PDB_1gwb.png|thumb|right|300px|Structure of Glycoprotein Ib (GP1BA) as determined by X-ray crystallography.]]
-== Function ==
+'''Glycoprotein Ib''' ('''GP Ib''') is a platelet surface membrane glycoprotein that plays a crucial role in the process of [[hemostasis]]. It is part of the [[Glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex]], which is essential for platelet adhesion to the [[subendothelial matrix]] of blood vessels, particularly under conditions of high shear stress.
-The primary function of GPIb is to initiate platelet adhesion to the vascular wall at the sites of vascular injury. It does this by binding to vWF, which is bound to the subendothelium of the damaged vessel. This interaction slows down the platelets and allows them to roll along the vessel wall, a process known as [[margination]]. This is the first step in the formation of a [[platelet plug]], which is crucial for the cessation of bleeding.
-In addition to its role in platelet adhesion, GPIb is also involved in the activation of platelets. When GPIb binds to vWF, it triggers a series of intracellular signaling events that lead to the activation of the platelets. Activated platelets change shape and release substances that promote the aggregation of more platelets, leading to the growth of the platelet plug.
+==Structure==
+Glycoprotein Ib is a heterodimer composed of two subunits: GP Ib_ and GP Ib_. The GP Ib_ subunit contains the binding site for [[von Willebrand factor]] (vWF), which is a key interaction in the initial stages of platelet adhesion. The GP Ib_ subunit is smaller and is involved in linking GP Ib_ to the cytoskeleton of the platelet.
-== Clinical significance ==
+==Function==
-Mutations in the genes encoding GPIbα and GPIbβ can lead to [[Bernard-Soulier syndrome]], a rare inherited bleeding disorder characterized by large platelets and prolonged bleeding time. Patients with this syndrome have a reduced number of GPIb on their platelets, which impairs their ability to adhere to the vascular wall and form a platelet plug.
+The primary function of Glycoprotein Ib is to mediate the adhesion of platelets to the site of vascular injury. This is achieved through its interaction with von Willebrand factor, which is bound to the exposed collagen of the damaged vessel wall. The binding of vWF to GP Ib_ initiates platelet activation and aggregation, leading to the formation of a [[platelet plug]] that helps to stop bleeding.
-GPIb is also a target for antiplatelet drugs, which are used to prevent blood clots in conditions such as [[heart disease]] and [[stroke]]. These drugs work by blocking the binding of GPIb to vWF, thereby inhibiting platelet adhesion and aggregation.
+==Clinical Significance==
+Mutations or deficiencies in Glycoprotein Ib can lead to bleeding disorders. One such disorder is [[Bernard-Soulier syndrome]], which is characterized by a deficiency of the GP Ib-IX-V complex, leading to impaired platelet adhesion and prolonged bleeding times. Conversely, excessive function or expression of GP Ib can contribute to thrombotic disorders, where inappropriate platelet adhesion and aggregation occur.
-== See also ==
+==Related pages==
 * [[Platelet]]
-* [[von Willebrand factor]]
+* [[Hemostasis]]
+* [[Von Willebrand factor]]
 * [[Bernard-Soulier syndrome]]
-* [[Antiplatelet drug]]
+* [[Thrombosis]]
 [[Category:Proteins]]
-[[Category:Hemostasis]]
+[[Category:Hematology]]
-[[Category:Blood clotting]]
-{{medicine-stub}}