Frozen and cold-stored platelets: reconsidered platelet products

Platelet transfusion, both prophylactic and therapeutic, is a key element in modern medicine. Currently, the standard platelet product for clinical use is platelet concentrates at room temperature (20–24°C) under gentle agitation. As this temperature favors bacterial growth, storage is limited to 5–...

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Main Authors: Teresa Jimenez-Marco, Azucena Castrillo, Fernando Hierro-Riu, Vicente Vicente, José Rivera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-01-01
Series:Platelets
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09537104.2021.1967917