Regulation of Integrin Surface Expression

Abstract

Disclosed are methods and compositions for preventing and treating conditions associated with platelet aggregation, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that modifies the interaction of DNAJC10 with αIIbβ3 in a megakaryocyte, thereby altering the expression of αIIbβ3 on the surface of the megakaryocyte.

1 . A method of preventing or treating a condition associated with platelet aggregation comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that modifies an interaction of DNAJC10 with αIIbβ3 in a megakaryocyte, wherein the composition comprises a nucleic acid that increases expression of DNAJC10 in the megakaryocyte. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the condition is a thrombosis. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the condition is selected from the group consisting of coronary artery thrombosis, atherosclerotic lesions, restenosis, arterial thrombosis, and a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered at a time selected from the group consisting of prior to the onset of the condition, at the onset of the condition, after the onset of the condition, and a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the composition is administered during or after a medical procedure during which thrombosis may result. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the medical procedure is selected from the group consisting of an angiogram, angioplasty, catheterization, placement of filter for deep vein thrombosis, placement of intra-arterial stent placement, and a combination thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered via a route selected from the group consisting of parenteral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, transdermal, oral, buccal route, and a combination thereof.