Freeze-Dried Human Platelet-Rich Plasma Retains Activation and Growth Factor Expression after an Eight-Week Preservation Period

Study DesignControlled laboratory study.PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) stored at room temperature (RT), frozen, or after freeze-drying.Overview of LiteraturePRP enriches tissue repair and regeneration, and is a novel treatment option for musculoskeleta...

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Main Authors: Yasuhiro Shiga, Go Kubota, Sumihisa Orita, Kazuhide Inage, Hiroto Kamoda, Masaomi Yamashita, Toru Iseki, Michihiro Ito, Kazuyo Yamauchi, Yawara Eguchi, Takeshi Sainoh, Jun Sato, Kazuki Fujimoto, Koki Abe, Hirohito Kanamoto, Masahiro Inoue, Hideyuki Kinoshita, Takeo Furuya, Masao Koda, Yasuchika Aoki, Tomoaki Toyone, Kazuhisa Takahashi, Seiji Ohtori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2017-06-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-11-329.pdf