Platelet bioreactor: accelerated evolution of design and manufacture

Platelets, responsible for clot formation and blood vessel repair, are produced by megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. Platelets are critical for hemostasis and wound healing, and are often provided following surgery, chemotherapy, and major trauma. Despite their importance, platelets today are deriv...

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Main Authors: Jonathan N. Thon, Brad J. Dykstra, Lea M. Beaulieu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-07-01
Series:Platelets
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2016.1265922