Scientific Spotlight Sessions
Information on the 2024 Annual Meeting will be made available in early July.
The Scientific Spotlight Sessions are intended to provide an in-depth review on specific scientific topics. This year, speakers will discuss the role of oxidative signaling processes in the development and treatment of thrombosis.
Each 90-minute session will be presented once in a small-venue format on either Sunday or Monday and will include ample time for audience questions and participation. These sessions are restricted to medical and research professionals only; no businesspersons or media will be admitted.
Redox Biology in Thrombosis
Monday, December 9, 2019, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W307, Level 3
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and redox biology has received significant attention in vascular biology. However, ROS production by, and influences on, platelet function has received less attention than its interactions with other cells in the vasculature. Platelets both produce and respond to ROS. This session will discuss how ROS signaling regulates platelet function in ischemic pathologies. In addition, the use of ROS scavengers will be explored as a therapeutic strategy to ameliorate platelet destruction.
Dr. Craig Morrell will focus on mechanisms of platelet signaling in response to endogenous and exogenous ROS. Furthermore, he will discuss how ROS changes the platelet proteome independent of the megakaryocyte. These data will be placed in the context of ischemic vascular pathologies, including peripheral artery disease.
Dr. Karen Vanhoorelbeke will discuss the efficacy of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) in the treatment of immune mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP) as tested in animal models. In addition, literature and clinical trials where NAC has been used to treat TTP patients will be reviewed. Finally, novel data on the role of anti-ADAMTS13 autoantibodies in immune-mediated TTP will be discussed.
Co-Chairs:
Craig N. Morrell
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Karen Vanhoorelbeke, PhD
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Speakers:
Craig N. Morrell
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Oxidative Signaling in Platelets
Karen Vanhoorelbeke, PhD
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
N-acetylcysteine for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
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