Abstract
Beta-thromboglobulin (BTG) and platelet factor 4 (PF4), platelet alpha-granule specific proteins, and serotonin (5-HT) which is stored in dense granules are released when platelets are activated. To investigate in vivo platelet activation in uncomplicated essential hypertension, platelet 5-HT and PF4 contents, plasma BTG and PF4 concentrations, as well as urinary BTG levels were assessed in normotensive and hypertensive subjects. Plasma BTG and PF4 concentrations and urinary BTG levels were comparable in both groups. Mean platelet 5-HT content was significantly decreased in hypertensive subjects without modification of the intraplatelet PF4 content. These data suggest first of all that the decrease in platelet 5-HT content is due mainly to the inhibition of platelet 5-HT uptake previously described, and second of all that no significant in vivo telet activation occurs in essential hypertensive subjects devoid of cardiovascular complications.
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