Summary
Inhibition of P-selectin by antibody or selectin antagonist decreases inflammation
and thrombosis. This study evaluates the dose-response relationship using a selectin
receptor antagonist. Eight male baboons (Papio anubis) underwent inferior vena caval thrombosis using a 6 h balloon occlusion model. Three
animals received 500 μg/kg P-selectin antagonist (rPSGL-Ig) and five 1 mg/kg rPSGL-Ig
with or without a non-anticoagulant dose of Dalteparin. These animals were compared
to our published results in this model with 4 saline controls and 8 animals that received
4 mg/kg rPSGL-Ig. A statistically significant dose-response relationship existed between
rPSGL-Ig dose and thrombosis (p < 0.01), and between rPSGL-Ig dose and spontaneous
recanalization (p < 0.05). Inflammatory assessment revealed decreased gadolinium enhancement
in all rPSGL-Ig groups compared to previously reported control, despite no significant
differences in inflammatory cell extra-vasation. No dose of rPSGL-Ig caused anticoagulation.
Selectin antagonism results in a dose-dependent decrease in thrombosis and increase
in spontaneous recanalization.
Keywords
Selectin - antagonism - thrombosis - inflammation - venous