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Platelet adhesion & activation

Platelet tethering to exposed collagen/vWF, activation, α-granule release and platelet–leukocyte crosstalk at the injured surface.

231 molecules · 137 druggable · 12 with clinical trials
Canonical markers: P-selectin, sCD40L, PF4, β-thromboglobulin, GPVI, platelet-monocyte aggregates
P-selectinSELP
P-selectin mediates platelet activation and adhesion to endothelium, driving thrombotic cascade in MI.
60 refsgeneticdruggable
Soluble CD40 ligandCD40LG
sCD40L released from activated platelets amplifies endothelial dysfunction and platelet–leukocyte thrombotic crosstalk.
59 refsgeneticdruggable
Platelet Factor 4PF4
PF4 is released upon platelet activation and serves as an early biomarker of platelet recruitment and thrombus formation in Type 1 MI.
32 refsdruggable
Beta-ThromboglobulinPPBP
Beta-thromboglobulin is released upon platelet activation and serves as an early AMI biomarker of platelet recruitment.
25 refs1 omicsdruggable
Integrin alpha IIbITGA2B
ITGA2B-encoded integrin αIIb subunit forms the αIIbβ3 receptor essential for platelet aggregation and coronary thrombus formation in Type 1 MI.
25 refsgeneticdruggable
Glycoprotein VIGP6
GPVI binds exposed collagen upon cap rupture or erosion, triggering platelet adhesion, activation, and thrombus propagation.
20 refsgeneticdruggable
Glycoprotein IbGP1BA
GPIb mediates platelet tethering to exposed von Willebrand factor at the site of endothelial rupture or erosion, initiating platelet adhesion and activation.
18 refsdruggable
Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine exposure on activated platelets and microparticles promotes platelet aggregation and thrombin generation.
14 refs
CD36 moleculeCD36
CD36 acts as a platelet scavenger receptor for oxidized LDL, amplifying platelet activation and microvesicle formation during acute thrombosis.
13 refs1 omicsdruggable
CD39ENTPD1
CD39 ectonucleotidase hydrolyzes ATP and ADP to adenosine monophosphate, attenuating platelet activation and arterial thrombosis.
13 refsdruggable
FibronectinFN1
Fibronectin mediates platelet adhesion to exposed matrix and fibroblast paracrine signaling; dysregulation marks plaque instability and thrombotic coronary even
12 refsgeneticdruggable
Adenosine diphosphate
ADP released from platelet dense granules activates P2Y receptors, sustaining platelet aggregation and thrombus propagation.
11 refs1 trials
Integrin αIIbβ3
Integrin αIIbβ3 bridges platelets via fibrinogen binding, essential for platelet-dependent thrombus formation.
11 refs
phosphatidylethanolamine
Phosphatidylethanolamine dysregulation in platelets and monocytes contributes to platelet dysfunction and pro-thrombotic extracellular vesicle release in Type 1
11 refs
ATP
ATP depletion and extracellular accumulation drives platelet activation and signals myocardial ischemia during acute coronary occlusion.
8 refs1 trials
C-X-C Chemokine Receptor Type 4CXCR4
CXCR4 mediates CXCL12-driven platelet activation and pro-thrombotic signaling, contributing to atherothrombotic cascade.
8 refsgeneticdruggable
CD11bITGAM
CD11b-mediated leukocyte activation and recruitment promote atherothrombotic plaque inflammation.
8 refsdruggable
Integrin β3ITGB3
ITGB3 gene product (integrin β3) forms the fibrinogen receptor αIIbβ3, essential for platelet-platelet adhesion and thrombus consolidation.
8 refsgeneticdruggable
Protein kinase BAKT1
AKT phosphorylation amplifies platelet activation via PI3K, while also promoting endothelial repair and cardiomyocyte survival through eNOS and mitochondrial pr
8 refsdruggable
P2Y12 ReceptorP2RY12
P2Y12 is the platelet ADP receptor central to platelet aggregation and thrombosis; therapeutic target for antiplatelet therapy.
7 refs5 trialsgeneticdruggable
CD63 moleculeCD63
CD63 exposure on platelet extracellular vesicles indicates granule secretion and platelet activation during thrombus formation.
7 refsdruggable
adenosine
Adenosine inhibits platelet activation and thrombus formation while promoting endothelial function and myocardial cardioprotection via ticagrelor-independent me
6 refs2 trials
Growth arrest-specific 6 (Gas6)GAS6
Growth arrest-specific 6 is a vitamin-K-dependent ligand of the TAM receptor family (AXL, MERTK, TYRO3). Released on platelet activation, it signals through platelet TAM receptors to potentiate degranulation, integrin αIIbβ3 activation and clot stabilization, linking platelet activation to thrombus growth in atherothrombotic MI. The Gas6/AXL axis is also upregulated in STEMI and implicated in vascular inflammation.
6 refsdruggable
Neutrophil elastaseELANE
Neutrophil elastase activates both coagulation and platelet pathways, augmenting thrombus formation.
6 refsgeneticdruggable
P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1SELPLG
PSGL-1 engages P-selectin on activated platelets, driving platelet-leukocyte crosstalk and prothrombotic amplification at the site of plaque rupture.
6 refsdruggable
TNF receptor 1TNFRSF1A
Soluble TNF receptor 1 promotes platelet activation and correlates with thrombotic tendency at the site of plaque rupture.
6 refsdruggable
CD73NT5E
CD73 5'-nucleotidase converts AMP to adenosine, which signals through adenosine receptors to inhibit platelet activation.
5 refsdruggable
Heat shock protein 27HSPB1
Heat shock protein 27 modulates platelet cytoskeletal dynamics and inhibits thrombotic responses, potentially stabilizing platelet function during atherothrombo
5 refsdruggable
serotonin
Serotonin is stored in and released from platelet α-granules during activation, promoting vasoconstriction and platelet–platelet recruitment at the thrombotic s
4 refs2 trials
Annexin VANXA5
Annexin V enhances platelet and leukocyte microparticle–mediated thrombin generation during acute coronary thrombosis.
4 refsdruggable
Beta-2-glycoprotein IAPOH
Beta-2-glycoprotein I complexes with oxidized LDL in atherosclerotic lesions and is targeted by antiphospholipid antibodies to activate thrombosis.
4 refsdruggable
Cathelicidin Antimicrobial PeptideCAMP
CAMP mediates antiplatelet signaling and immune regulation during acute myocardial injury.
4 refsdruggable
CD42aGP9
CD42a-positive small extracellular vesicles are released during platelet activation and reflect early thrombus formation in acute MI.
4 refsdruggable
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4DPP4
DPP-4 regulates GLP-1 stability and directly modulates platelet aggregation and endothelial function in MI.
4 refsgeneticdruggable
Glycoprotein VGP5
GP5 downregulation in NSTEMI reflects enhanced platelet activation, consumption, and thrombin-driven coagulation.
4 refsdruggable
GPV
GPV is a thrombin-activated platelet membrane protein released during platelet activation, indicating both thrombin generation and platelet responsiveness at th
4 refs
Mean Platelet Volume
Mean platelet volume reflects platelet function and predicts thrombotic recurrence in acute coronary syndromes.
4 refs
miR-21
miR-21 is elevated during acute MI, promoting platelet activation and aggregation while amplifying cardiomyocyte injury responses.
4 refs
Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase p38MAPK14
MAPK14 (p38α) regulates platelet activation and inflammatory responses, contributing to thrombotic amplification post-plaque rupture.
4 refsdruggable
PAC-1
PAC-1 is a monoclonal antibody probe binding the activated (ligand-receptive) conformation of platelet integrin GPIIb-IIIa, directly reporting platelet activati
4 refs
Phenylacetylglutamine
PAGln derived from microbiota metabolism promotes platelet activation and thrombotic response, increasing MI risk in rupture-prone plaques.
4 refs
Phospholipase Cγ2PLCG2
PLCG2 transduces GPVI-collagen signaling amplifying platelet activation and aggregation.
4 refsdruggable
Platelet-activating factor
PAF amplifies platelet activation and recruits leukocytes in coronary thrombogenesis.
4 refs
Platelet-derived microparticles
Platelet-derived vesicles released during platelet activation that propagate tissue-factor-driven thrombus formation.
4 refs
Spleen tyrosine kinaseSYK
Syk tyrosine kinase transduces GPVI-collagen signaling driving platelet activation and adhesion.
4 refsdruggable
SRC tyrosine kinaseSRC
SRC mediates platelet activation and platelet-leukocyte crosstalk via downstream phosphorylation, amplifying thrombotic response at the ruptured atherosclerotic
4 refsdruggable
VimentinVIM
Vimentin is released from the platelet cytoskeleton during activation and reflects both platelet involvement and vascular inflammation.
4 refsdruggable
Cytochrome P450 2C19CYP2C19
CYP2C19 genetic variants regulate clopidogrel activation, modulating platelet aggregation inhibition and stent thrombosis risk after coronary intervention.
3 refs8 trialsgeneticdruggable
Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2ALDH2
ALDH2 controls acetaldehyde and reactive-aldehyde detoxification, regulating platelet activation state and thrombotic predisposition in acute coronary events.
3 refs1 omicsgeneticdruggable
Cathepsin GCTSG
Cathepsin G amplifies platelet recruitment and thrombin generation via ADP release and coagulation cascade activation.
3 refsdruggable
Citrullinated Histone H3
Citrullinated histone H3 from neutrophil extracellular traps drives platelet activation and thrombus formation in STEMI.
3 refs
CLEC-2CLEC1B
Platelet surface receptor mediating collagen recognition and activation during thrombus formation.
3 refsdruggable
Complement component 5a
C5a recruits neutrophils and activates platelets, amplifying thromboinflammatory response in acute MI.
3 refs
FcγRIIaFCGR2A
Fc receptor on platelets mediating immune-complex-driven platelet aggregation and thrombotic amplification.
3 refsdruggable
Fermitin family homolog 3FERMT3
FERMT3 is a focal adhesion protein that mediates platelet integrin activation and firm adhesion, with elevated expression marking plaque erosion and thrombosis.
3 refsdruggable
Glucagon-like peptide-1GCG
GLP-1 exerts anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory effects, reducing platelet aggregation and endothelial activation in MI pathogenesis.
3 refsgeneticdruggable
Integrin alpha-2ITGA2
Integrin mediating platelet adhesion to collagen on exposed vessel wall; critical for thrombus formation.
3 refsdruggable
miR-150
miRNA modulating platelet function and ventricular remodeling following acute ischemic injury.
3 refs
miR-223
miR-223 dysregulation in acute coronary events amplifies platelet activation and leukocyte recruitment, predicting post-MI mortality.
3 refs1 omics
Protein kinase APRKACA
Cardiac signaling kinase whose cAMP-dependent activity suppresses platelet activation and thrombus formation through anti-aggregatory pathways.
3 refsdruggable
VinculinVCL
Vinculin is released from platelet cytoskeleton during activation and aggregation, marking platelet involvement in acute coronary thrombosis.
3 refsdruggable
Hemoglobin
Released hemoglobin amplifies oxidative stress and promotes platelet activation and thrombosis in acute coronary occlusion.
2 refs2 trials
12-HETE
12-HETE is an eicosanoid mediator that activates platelets and amplifies oxidative stress during acute MI.
2 refs
12-LipoxygenaseALOX12
12-LOX catalyzes arachidonic acid metabolism toward pro-thrombotic lipid mediators that amplify platelet response.
2 refsdruggable
Actin, BetaACTB
Beta-actin is essential for platelet shape change, cytoskeletal reorganization during activation, and the adhesion-molecule-mediated tethering to exposed collag
2 refsdruggable
ADAM10ADAM10
ADAMTS family protease mediating ectodomain shedding of platelet and endothelial activation markers.
2 refsdruggable
ADAM17ADAM17
ADAMTS family protease releasing soluble forms of adhesion receptors and modulating platelet-endothelial interactions.
2 refsdruggable
Atypical Chemokine Receptor 3ACKR3
ACKR3 dampens platelet activation and thromboinflammatory signaling, protecting against thrombus amplification.
2 refsdruggable
CD66bCEACAM8
CD66b-positive neutrophil microparticles and extracellular traps amplify platelet activation and thrombus propagation in STEMI.
2 refsdruggable
CD84
CD84 mediates platelet-to-platelet adhesion and thrombus stabilization during coronary occlusion.
2 refs
CEACAM1 (carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1)CEACAM1
Cell-adhesion molecule functioning as a negative regulator of platelet activation and correlating with aggregation capacity.
2 refsdruggable
Collagen
Collagen exposure following fibrous-cap rupture or endothelial erosion triggers GPVI-mediated platelet adhesion and the initiation of thrombosis in Type 1 MI.
2 refs
Complement component 3a
C3a activates complement-driven platelet recruitment and thromboinflammatory cascade in coronary thrombosis.
2 refs
dsDNA
Circulating dsDNA from neutrophil extracellular traps marks platelet-leukocyte activation and correlates with myocardial injury magnitude.
2 refs
Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase 1MAPK3
ERK1 participates in platelet activation signaling and integrates with p38 pathways to amplify platelet recruitment and aggregation.
2 refsdruggable
Fyn KinaseFYN
FYN amplifies platelet activation via GPVI signaling and supports platelet-leukocyte crosstalk, driving thrombotic occlusion.
2 refsdruggable
glycocalicin
Glycocalicin is the soluble ectodomain of platelet GPIbα shed during platelet activation, reflecting vWF-mediated platelet tethering and adhesion to injured end
2 refs
GNAQGNAQ
GNAQ encodes a Gαq protein essential for platelet signaling and thrombus formation, directly driving the thrombotic occlusion phase of Type 1 MI.
2 refsdruggable
Integrin alphaIIbbeta3
Platelet glycoprotein integrin mediating fibrinogen-dependent platelet–platelet aggregation and thrombus propagation.
2 refs
L-tryptophan
L-tryptophan dysregulation reflects platelet activation and thrombotic stress in acute coronary syndrome.
2 refs
P-selectin (CD62P)
P-selectin (CD62P) mediates platelet–leukocyte adhesion and tethering, amplifying thromboinflammation in Type 1 MI.
2 refs
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase
PI3K signaling drives platelet activation and endothelial progenitor cell mobilization, regulating thrombotic and reparative responses.
2 refs
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase class IB catalytic subunitPIK3CB
PIK3CB promotes phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase signaling downstream of CD40L, enhancing platelet activation and thrombus formation.
2 refsdruggable
Platelet-derived growth factor BB
PDGF-BB released from activated platelets amplifies plaque inflammation and predicts microvascular thrombosis and no-reflow in acute coronary occlusion.
2 refs
Platelet-derived growth factor-APDGFA
PDGF-A from activated platelets promotes vascular inflammation and plaque destabilization, amplifying thrombotic response in STEMI.
2 refsdruggable
RhoARHOA
RhoA GTPase mediates platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction in Type 1 MI.
2 refsdruggable
Semaphorin 7ASEMA7A
Sema7A bridges platelet activation and monocyte recruitment, amplifying thrombo-inflammatory responses during acute MI and reperfusion injury.
2 refsdruggable
SLAM-Associated ProteinSH2D1A
SAP mediates platelet activation and platelet–leukocyte aggregation, amplifying thrombotic and inflammatory responses during acute coronary thrombosis.
2 refs
SLP-76LCP2
SLP-76 scaffolds GPVI signaling to couple collagen recognition to platelet secretion and aggregation.
2 refs
Transgelin-2TAGLN2
TAGLN2 dysregulation in ACS platelets reflects aberrant cytoskeletal remodeling in atherothrombotic activation.
2 refsdruggable
β-Thromboglobulin
β-Thromboglobulin is released during platelet activation and aggregation, marking the initiation of thrombotic cascade in acute MI.
2 refs
LIGHTTNFSF14
LIGHT (TNFSF14) promotes platelet adhesion and endothelial activation, facilitating leukocyte recruitment and thromboinflammatory cascade.
1 refs1 trialsdruggable
miR-126MIR126
miR-126 released from activated platelets modulates adhesion and aggregation, reflecting thrombotic MI burden.
1 refs1 trials
PGD2
PGD2 is an anti-platelet prostanoid whose post-PCI reduction indicates resolution of acute thrombus-associated inflammation.
1 refs1 trials
Platelet extracellular vesicles
Platelet-derived extracellular vesicles released during activation amplify thrombin generation and fibrin formation, contributing to occlusive thrombus propagat
1 refs1 trials
TIPS
Platelet-derived thromboinflammatory RNA signature that integrates platelet activation and inflammatory signals associated with MI risk.
1 refs1 trials
12-HETrE
12-HETrE is a lipid metabolite that suppresses platelet adhesion and activation in response to vessel injury.
1 refs
13-HODE
13-HODE, an oxidized linoleic acid metabolite, suppresses platelet aggregation and protects against thrombosis in Type 1 MI.
1 refs
18-HEPE
18-HEPE, derived from eicosapentaenoic acid, exerts antiplatelet effects limiting platelet-driven thrombosis.
1 refs
5-oxo-ETE
5-oxo-ETE is an arachidonic-acid-derived eicosanoid that promotes leukocyte infiltration and myocardial injury during acute myocardial infarction.
1 refs
9-HODE
9-HODE, an oxidized linoleic acid metabolite, inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces thrombotic burden in acute coronary events.
1 refs
ACAD10ACAD10
ACAD10 controls platelet mitochondrial homeostasis and activation state, modulating the thrombotic response to vascular injury.
1 refsgeneticdruggable
Actin, Gamma 1ACTG1
Gamma-actin is critical for platelet contractile responses, morphological changes during activation, and stable adhesion to thrombogenic surfaces.
1 refsdruggable
Adrenergic Receptor Alpha-2AADRA2A
ADRA2A signaling transduces PAGln-driven platelet activation and leukocyte recruitment in atherothrombotic cascades.
1 refsdruggable
Adrenergic Receptor Alpha-2BADRA2B
ADRA2B signaling transduces PAGln effects on platelet response and vascular inflammation.
1 refsdruggable
ATP1A1ATP1A1
ATP1A1 encodes Na/K-ATPase α1, which maintains platelet ion homeostasis and contractility, supporting but not directly driving thrombotic activation.
1 refsdruggable
ATP6V1G2 (vacuolar H+ ATPase subunit G2)ATP6V1G2
Vacuolar H+ ATPase subunit correlating with platelet aggregation capacity via granule acidification.
1 refsdruggable
Aurora kinase BAURKB
Aurora kinase B elevated in STEMI platelets, regulating platelet cytokinesis and activation dynamics.
1 refsdruggable
AutotaxinENPP2
Autotaxin-LPA axis promotes platelet activation and plaque inflammation in atherothrombosis.
1 refsdruggable
B-cell Activating FactorTNFSF13B
BAFF, released from activated platelets, amplifies B-cell and vascular inflammation in atherothrombotic coronary disease.
1 refsdruggable
C4d
C4d deposition marks platelet activation and complement engagement in arterial thrombosis.
1 refs
CACNA1ICACNA1I
CACNA1I encodes a T-type calcium channel contributing to platelet activation signaling, though not a primary thrombotic driver in Type 1 MI.
1 refsdruggable
CD226 Antigen (DNAM-1)CD226
CD226 upregulation enhances platelet-mediated thrombosis in clopidogrel-resistant ACS and Type 1 MI.
1 refsdruggable
CD235aGYPA
CD235a on erythrocyte-derived microparticles signals platelet activation and thrombus propagation during coronary occlusion.
1 refsgeneticdruggable
CD41+ microparticles
CD41+ microparticles reflect platelet activation and contribute to thrombin generation and thrombus formation post-plaque rupture.
1 refs
CD61 (β3 integrin subunit)
CD61 is a structural component of integrin αIIbβ3 and serves as a pan-platelet marker.
1 refs
cGMP
cGMP exerts inhibitory signaling that suppresses platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.
1 refs
cGMP-dependent protein kinase IPRKG1
PRKG1 phosphorylates substrates that inhibit platelet activation, reducing thrombotic risk in atherothrombosis.
1 refsdruggable
circular RNAs
Circular RNAs are platelet-derived microvesicle markers released during platelet activation and thrombus formation.
1 refs
citrullinated histone H3HIST1H3A
Citrullinated histone H3 from neutrophil extracellular traps is incorporated into coronary thrombi, promoting platelet activation and coagulation.
1 refs
Cyclic GMP-AMP SynthaseCGAS
cGAS senses platelet-associated dsDNA and drives thromboinflammatory platelet activation.
1 refsdruggable
Cyclophilin DPPIF
Cyclophilin D regulates platelet necrosis and activation, modulating thrombus formation and myocardial injury signaling.
1 refsdruggable
Death inducer obliterator 1DIDO1
DIDO1 is a circulating biomarker upregulated in STEMI plasma, reflecting platelet activation and thrombotic burden during acute coronary occlusion.
1 refs
DHETs
DHETs, the hydrolyzed metabolites of EETs, accumulate post-PCI and mark active eicosanoid-mediated vascular repair and endothelial recovery.
1 refs
Diacylglycerol kinaseDGKA
Diacylglycerol kinase dysregulation promotes platelet hyperreactivity in Type 1 MI.
1 refsdruggable
Dok-2DOK2
Dok-2 fine-tunes GPVI-driven platelet activation, affecting thrombus propagation kinetics.
1 refsdruggable
EETs
EETs are vasoprotective epoxyeicosatrienoic acids whose post-PCI elevation indicates restoration of endothelial-protective eicosanoid metabolism.
1 refs
enoyl-CoA hydratase domain-containing protein 3ECHDC3
Metabolic enzyme elevated in STEMI platelets with undefined role in platelet function.
1 refsdruggable
ERK1/2
ERK1/2 kinases transduce activation signals driving platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.
1 refs
ERMERM
ERM proteins organize platelet cytoskeleton and membrane dynamics during activation.
1 refs
Extracellular signal-regulated kinase 2MAPK1
ERK2 transduces p38 signaling to promote platelet activation and thrombus formation in coronary thrombosis.
1 refsdruggable
F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 4FBXL4
F-box ubiquitin ligase elevated in STEMI platelets, involved in platelet activation signaling.
1 refs
FcRγ-chain
FcRγ-chain couples GPVI collagen sensing to PLCγ2 and downstream platelet activation.
1 refs
FKBP5 (FK506-binding protein 5)FKBP5
Immunophilin co-chaperone elevated in STEMI platelets, modulating stress response and protein folding.
1 refsdruggable
FYVE, RhoGEF and PH Domain Containing 6FGD6
FGD6, elevated during acute MI, may regulate small-GTPase signaling in platelet or endothelial dysfunction.
1 refsgenetic
Glutathione-S-transferaseGSTA1
Glutathione-S-transferase reflects platelet antioxidant response and oxidative stress during acute coronary thrombosis.
1 refsdruggable
Glycoprotein Ib alpha
GPIbα is the vWF-binding platelet receptor that initiates platelet tethering to exposed subendothelial collagen and injured endothelium, triggering downstream a
1 refs
Glycoprotein Ib-V-IX complex
Glycoprotein Ib-V-IX mediates initial platelet adhesion to von Willebrand factor on exposed subendothelium, initiating thrombus formation.
1 refs
Glycoprotein Ib-βGP1BB
GP1BB prothrombotic variants enhance platelet tethering to exposed collagen/vWF and increase thrombotic risk.
1 refsdruggable
Glycoursodeoxycholic acid
Glycoursodeoxycholic acid suppresses platelet activation, reducing Type 1 MI thrombus burden.
1 refs
GPC5GPC5
GPC5 is a surface proteoglycan regulating adhesion and coagulation; protective variants reduce sudden cardiac arrest risk in MI.
1 refsdruggable
GPIb-alpha
GPIb-alpha binds von Willebrand factor, initiating platelet adhesion and aggregation at sites of endothelial injury.
1 refs
Gremlin-1
Gremlin-1, a platelet-derived cytokine, promotes platelet activation and vascular inflammation during acute coronary syndrome.
1 refs
Gα12/13 proteinGNA12
GNA12/13-coupled pathways drive shape change and aggregation responses to thrombin and other platelet agonists.
1 refsdruggable
Gαi proteinGNAI
GNAI-coupled receptors transduce anti-aggregatory signals that suppress platelet activation during thrombus formation.
1 refs
HDL2
HDL2 exerts antiplatelet and antithrombotic effects, opposing platelet activation at the thrombotic phase of Type 1 MI.
1 refs
HeparanaseHPSE
Heparanase degrades subendothelial heparan sulfate, promoting platelet and leukocyte infiltration and thrombus expansion in STEMI.
1 refsdruggable
Histamine
Histamine dampens platelet activation and thromboinflammation, protecting against coronary microthrombosis in acute MI.
1 refs
Histidine DecarboxylaseHDC
HDC catalyzes histamine synthesis, modulating platelet activation and plaque inflammation in atherothrombotic disease.
1 refsdruggable
Histone H1H1F0
Circulating histone H1 from NETs activates platelets and endothelium, amplifying thrombus formation.
1 refs
HPS3HPS3
HPS3 controls platelet dense-granule biogenesis and release, modulating ADP-driven platelet activation during thrombotic events.
1 refsdruggable
Integrin alpha
Integrin alpha subunits heterodimerize with integrin beta-2 to mediate platelet adhesion and aggregation in thrombosis.
1 refs
Integrin beta-1ITGB1
Integrin β1 mediates leukocyte and platelet recruitment to inflamed and eroding plaques.
1 refsdruggable
KCNE1 (potassium channel auxiliary subunit)KCNE1
Ion-channel auxiliary subunit elevated in STEMI platelets, potentially modulating platelet physiology.
1 refsdruggable
Linker for activation of T cellsLAT
LAT mediates downstream signaling from GPVI collagen receptor, propagating platelet activation and adhesion to exposed subendothelial matrix.
1 refsdruggable
Lyn kinaseLYN
LYN phosphorylates adapter proteins downstream of GPVI collagen receptor, initiating the signaling cascade that drives platelet activation and thrombus formatio
1 refsdruggable
Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 1LAMP1
Exposed on the platelet surface upon α-granule exocytosis during platelet activation and thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
Manganese superoxide dismutaseSOD2
Manganese superoxide dismutase reflects platelet antioxidant defense and oxidative stress during acute coronary activation.
1 refsdruggable
MAPK-activated protein kinase 2MAPKAPK2
MAPKAPK2 amplifies p38-mediated platelet activation and α-granule release driving thrombotic response.
1 refsdruggable
miR-143-3p
miR-143-3p targets vascular proteins involved in smooth-muscle contractility and platelet adhesion, modulating the thrombotic response to plaque rupture.
1 refs
miR-145-5p
miR-145-5p suppresses vascular targets that regulate endothelial barrier function and platelet activation during thromboinflammation.
1 refs
miR-148b-3pMIR148B
microRNA regulating platelet activation and aggregation signals in thrombotic cascade.
1 refs
miR-151a-5pMIR151A
microRNA regulating platelet activation and aggregation signals in thrombotic cascade.
1 refs
miR-199a-3p
miR-199a-3p is a circulating microRNA biomarker of platelet activation that regulates genes governing thromboinflammatory responses.
1 refs
Mitochondrial ATP synthase subunit 6MT-ATP6
Mitochondrial DNA methylation in platelets indicates altered energy metabolism and platelet activation status in MI.
1 refsdruggable
Mitochondrial Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit 1MT-CO1
MT-CO1 methylation changes reflect platelet activation and mitochondrial stress in acute MI.
1 refsdruggable
Mitochondrial Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit 2MT-CO2
MT-CO2 methylation status serves as a marker of platelet mitochondrial dysfunction in MI.
1 refsdruggable
Mitochondrial Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit 3MT-CO3
MT-CO3 methylation reflects platelet metabolic activation and oxidative stress in acute MI.
1 refsdruggable
Mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5MT-ND5
Mitochondrial DNA methylation in platelets serves as a marker of platelet metabolic status and activation during thrombotic events.
1 refsdruggable
Mitochondrial tRNA leucineMT-TL1
Mitochondrial tRNA methylation patterns in platelets reflect mitochondrial function during thrombotic activation.
1 refs
MOB3CMOB3C
MOB3C may regulate platelet–leukocyte interactions and vascular cell adhesion in thrombotic response.
1 refs
MST1RMST1R
MST1R (RON) promotes platelet activation and leukocyte recruitment in atherothrombotic cascades.
1 refsdruggable
Myosin heavy chain 9MYH9
MYH9 is a focal adhesion protein that mediates platelet contractility and firm adhesion to exposed collagen/vWF during coronary thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
Neutrophil Activating Protein-2CXCL7
Neutrophil Activating Protein-2 is a platelet-derived chemokine promoting platelet activation and leukocyte recruitment.
1 refs
NINJ1NINJ1
Platelet-intrinsic protein mediating platelet activation and membrane perturbation during thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
Nucleosome
Nucleosome complexes released in neutrophil extracellular traps promote platelet activation and thrombus formation at the site of plaque rupture.
1 refs
Oligophrenin-1OPHN1
Oligophrenin-1 transduces Rev-erb α signaling to enhance platelet activation in MI.
1 refsdruggable
OXE-R
OXE-R (oxoeicosanoid receptor) transduces 5-oxo-ETE signaling to promote leukocyte recruitment and myocardial damage; a candidate cardioprotective target.
1 refs
P-selectin+ microparticles
P-selectin+ microparticles are released during platelet activation and mediate leukocyte adhesion at sites of arterial injury.
1 refs
P2X1 ReceptorP2RX1
P2X1 receptor mediates ATP-dependent rapid platelet activation and calcium influx during thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
P2Y1 ReceptorP2RY1
P2Y1 receptor mediates ADP-dependent platelet activation and thrombus formation at the site of plaque rupture.
1 refsdruggable
PAR4
PAR4 is a thrombin-activated platelet receptor whose signaling drives platelet shape change, aggregation, and secretion during coronary thrombosis.
1 refs
Parvin alphaPARVA
PARVA is a focal adhesion protein that anchors the actin cytoskeleton in platelets, supporting firm adhesion and thrombotic response at the injury site.
1 refsdruggable
PDGFB (platelet-derived growth factor subunit B)PDGFB
Platelet-derived growth factor subunit correlating with platelet aggregation and involved in vascular responses to injury.
1 refsdruggable
PGE2
PGE2 is an anti-platelet prostanoid whose post-intervention decline reflects resolution of acute platelet activation in STEMI.
1 refs
Phenylacetylglycine
PAGly augments platelet activation and adhesion in response to exposed plaque substrate.
1 refs
Phosphatidylcholine 18:0
PC18:0 activates platelet adhesion and aggregation during acute thrombotic events.
1 refs
Phospholipase Cγ2
PLCγ2 activation is a critical branch point in collagen/GPVI-triggered platelet activation and thrombus formation.
1 refs
Platelet factor 4
Platelet factor 4 released during platelet activation promotes further platelet recruitment and enhances tissue-factor-driven coagulation.
1 refs
Platelet glycoprotein Ib/V/IX complex
GPIb/V/IX mediates the initial catch-bond interaction between platelets and von Willebrand factor at sites of endothelial injury.
1 refs
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor CPDGFC
PDGFC promotes platelet activation and aggregation at the site of vascular injury.
1 refsdruggable
Profilin-1PFN1
Actin-nucleating protein released during platelet activation and thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
Protein Disulfide IsomeraseP4HB
PDI catalyzes disulfide bond formation in platelet integrins and coagulation factors, promoting thrombosis.
1 refsdruggable
Protein disulfide-isomerase A3PDIA3
PDIA3 release during acute coronary events promotes platelet adhesion and thrombus propagation.
1 refsdruggable
Protein Kinase C AlphaPRKCA
PKCα phosphorylates downstream effectors of platelet activation, promoting adhesion and thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
Protein phosphatase 2C metazoanPPM1B
PP2Cm activates branched-chain amino acid catabolism, altering amino-acid-driven signaling that modulates platelet activation and thrombotic risk.
1 refsdruggable
RAS-related protein 1BRAP1B
RAP1B is a small GTPase that regulates platelet integrin activation and focal adhesion formation, enabling platelet tethering and stable adhesion during coronar
1 refsdruggable
Rev-erb αNR1D1
Rev-erb α controls circadian platelet reactivity, potentiating Type 1 MI thrombosis.
1 refsdruggable
rLj-RGD3
rLj-RGD3 inhibits platelet adhesion and aggregation by blocking integrin-mediated interaction with the thrombogenic substrate.
1 refs
sC5b-9
sC5b-9 (terminal complement complex) activates platelets and endothelium, bridging complement activation to thrombosis.
1 refs
SCUBE1
SCUBE1 is a soluble protein released from platelet α-granules during activation, serving as a marker of platelet secretion and thrombotic state initiation.
1 refs
Serum and Glucocorticoid-regulated Kinase 1SGK1
SGK1 promotes platelet activation and thrombotic responses in acute coronary syndromes.
1 refsdruggable
SLC2A3 (glucose transporter 3)SLC2A3
Glucose transporter 3 correlating with platelet aggregation function through metabolic substrate availability.
1 refsdruggable
SNAP29SNAP29
SNAP29 orchestrates α-granule exocytosis and dense-granule release, amplifying platelet recruitment and thrombus stabilization.
1 refsdruggable
soluble semaphorin 4DSEMA4D
Soluble semaphorin 4D, a platelet-derived mediator, predicts thrombus burden and major adverse cardiac events.
1 refsdruggable
soluble TREM-like transcript-1TREML1
sTLT-1 shedding marks platelet activation and thrombotic burden in coronary disease.
1 refsdruggable
Src family kinases
Src family kinases transduce GPVI collagen-binding signals, driving platelet activation and thrombus propagation at the ruptured plaque.
1 refs
ST3 beta-galactoside alpha-2,3-sialyltransferase 6ST3GAL6
ST3GAL6 regulates platelet adhesion molecule glycosylation, affecting platelet aggregation capacity.
1 refsdruggable
ST6Gal-1ST6GAL1
ST6Gal-1 modulates platelet activation through sialic-acid glycosylation of adhesion ligands.
1 refsdruggable
Stimulator of Interferon GenesTMEM173
STING transduces cGAS-detected dsDNA signals to activate platelets and promote thrombus formation.
1 refs
STX6STX6
STX6 regulates intracellular calcium mobilization; variants influence platelet activation kinetics and thrombotic response.
1 refsdruggable
Synaptotagmin 11SYT11
SYT11 regulates exocytosis and cell–cell communication implicated in thromboinflammatory responses.
1 refsdruggable
TAO kinase 2TAOK2
Serine-threonine kinase elevated in STEMI platelets, involved in platelet signaling cascades.
1 refsdruggable
ThrombopoietinTHPO
Thrombopoietin activates platelets and couples thrombosis to inflammation, driving coronary thrombus formation.
1 refsdruggable
Thrombopoietin ReceptorMPL
MPL signaling modulates platelet mass and functional state, influencing thrombotic response at coronary lesion.
1 refsdruggable
TNF receptor superfamily member 10CTNFRSF10C
TNFRSF10C acts as a TNF superfamily receptor contributing to inflammatory signaling and platelet-leukocyte crosstalk in coronary thrombus.
1 refsdruggable
Tropomodulin-3TMOD3
Tropomodulin-3 propionylation at lysine 255 couples branched-chain amino acid metabolism to platelet activation signaling.
1 refs
Vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein
VASP phosphorylation state reflects endothelial nitric oxide signaling and serves as a marker of platelet activation resistance.
1 refs
vitamin D receptorVDR
VDR regulates platelet activation and inflammatory responses, modulating thrombosis in acute coronary syndrome.
1 refsdruggable
Xanthine oxidoreductase
Xanthine oxidoreductase activity modulates platelet function through redox-sensitive signaling pathways.
1 refs
Y RNAs
Y RNAs are platelet-derived RNA fragments released during platelet activation and aggregation at the thrombotic site.
1 refs
β-tubulinTUBB
β-tubulin is released from the platelet cytoskeleton during shape change and activation in acute coronary events.
1 refsgeneticdruggable
Abl Interactor 2ABI2
ABI2 couples receptor signaling to actin remodeling; essential for platelet spreading and thrombus formation.
geneticdruggable
Docking Protein 6DOK6
DOK proteins regulate platelet adhesion and integrin-mediated signaling in thrombosis.
genetic
Non-catalytic tyrosine-protein kinase adaptor NCK1NCK1
NCK1 couples receptor tyrosine kinases to actin remodeling; regulates platelet activation and adhesion signaling.
geneticdruggable
Phospholipase C beta 2PLCB2
Phospholipase C mediates platelet G-protein signaling and platelet activation/aggregation.
geneticdruggable
Ras Association (RalGDS/AF-6) And Pleckstrin Homology Domains 1RAPH1
RAPH1 mediates Ras-dependent adhesion signaling; promotes integrin clustering and platelet-endothelial interaction.
geneticdruggable
RasGEF Domain Family Member 1BRASGEF1B
RASGEF1B activates Rap1 GTPase, promoting integrin clustering and platelet/leukocyte adhesion.
geneticdruggable
Tubulin beta-1TUBB1
TUBB1 is essential for megakaryocyte and platelet microtubule organization; mutations impair platelet granule cargo secretion and hemostasis.
geneticdruggable
Tubulin beta-4BTUBB4B
TUBB4B maintains platelet cytoskeleton and granule architecture; variants affect platelet activation, aggregation, and thrombotic response.
geneticdruggable
Vesicle Associated Membrane Protein 5VAMP5
VAMP5 mediates α-granule and dense-granule release in platelet activation; critical for thrombus formation.
geneticdruggable