Background: Platelets, besides being traditionally associated with hemostasis, have been recently positioned as immune cells. Alterations in platelet number and function have been reported in some viral infections. Zika virus (ZIKV) and Dengue virus (DENV) are arboviruses that encode for a non-structural protein 1 (NS1). NS1 is mainly involved in the viral replication process and can also be secreted by infected cells and has been associated with immune response evasion. The assessment of platelet reactivity against these viral agents and their proteins, through the use of different innovative technologies such as flow cytometry (FC), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), will allow further study of the pathophysiology of these emerging diseases.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess platelet reactivity to ZIKV and DENV NS1 protein through the use of FC, AFM, and QCM.
Methods: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was stimulated with ZIKV and DENV NS1 protein in individual assays. The expression of P-selectin and the activity of the glycoprotein IIb-IIIa, platelet activation markers, were assessed by FC, morphological changes were assessed by AFM, and interaction between NS1 protein and platelet were evaluated by QCM.
Results: An increased expression of P-selectin and GP IIb-IIIa activity (p < 0.001) was observed when PRP was stimulated with ZIKV and DENV NS1 proteins. AFM images showed an increase in cell size and the appearance of pseudopods upon stimulation with the viral proteins. QCM results showed a significant increase in the oscillation frequency of the quartz precoated with ZIKV or DENV NS1 when PRP was injected (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: FC, AFM, and QCM are techniques that can be used in the study of platelet response to viral structures such as NS1 protein, broadening the range of existing methodologies in the study of these cells. It is imperative to study platelets in arboviral infections to better understand their involvement in these diseases.
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