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ArticlePharmacological reports : PR2025

Effects of 3,5,4'-tri-[4-(nitrooxy)butanoyl]oxy resveratrol, a new nitric oxide-releasing derivative of resveratrol, on platelet activation.

Giuseppe Guglielmini, Emanuela Berardi, Federica Messina, Maria Carla Marcotullio, Paolo Gresele

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Giuseppe GuglielminiDivision of Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Strada Vicinale Via Delle Corse, 06132, Perugia, Italy.
Emanuela BerardiDivision of Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Strada Vicinale Via Delle Corse, 06132, Perugia, Italy.
Federica MessinaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
Maria Carla MarcotullioDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
Paolo GreseleDivision of Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Strada Vicinale Via Delle Corse, 06132, Perugia, Italy. paolo.gresele@unipg.it.

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backgroundResveratrol is a polyphenol of red wine that is thought to contribute to the "French paradox" by protecting against atherosclerotic cardiovascular events. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and enhances nitric oxide (NO) production. However, in conditions of severe endothelial dysfunction, its cardiovascular protective effects may be limited. Our study aimed to synthesize and characterize a new nitro derivative of resveratrol, trinitroresveratrol (TN-RSV), for its potential nitric oxide-donating and antiplatelet effects.

methods3,5,4'-tri-[4-(nitrooxy)butanoyl]oxy resveratrol (TN-RSV) was synthetized starting from commercial resveratrol (RSV) through the intermediacy of 3,5,4'-tri-(4-bromo-butanoyl)oxy resveratrol. Platelet aggregation was assessed by light transmission aggregometry (LTA) using collagen as agonist. The release of nitric oxide (NO) from TN-RSV or from activated platelets was assessed as the concentration of the NO degradation products (nitrites plus nitrates, NOx) in the supernatant. Platelet adhesion to collagen under flow conditions was assessed using a parallel plate perfusion chamber. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production from collagen-activated platelets was assessed by flow cytometry using the fluorescent probe H2DCFDA.

resultsTN-RSV spontaneously released NO and significantly inhibited collagen-induced platelet aggregation in a dose-dependent manner. This effect was greater than that of resveratrol and it was not affected by the preincubation with L-NAME, a nitric-oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor, indicating that TN-RSV directly inhibits platelet activation independently of NOS.

conclusionsOur findings suggest that TN-RSV has potential as an antiplatelet agent and that further research exploring its therapeutic applications for conditions associated with endothelial dysfunction and platelet hyperreactivity is warranted.

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Nitric OxideNitric Oxide DonorsPlatelet ActivationPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsStilbenesBlood PlateletsHumansMalePlatelet AdhesivenessPlatelet AggregationReactive Oxygen SpeciesResveratrolNitric OxideNitric Oxide DonorsPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsReactive Oxygen SpeciesResveratrolStilbenesAntiplateletAntithromboticNitric oxidePlatelet activationPlatelet adhesionReactive oxygen species

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