Markers of platelet activation and apoptosis during storage of apheresis- and buffy coat-derived platelet concentrates for 7 days.

BACKGROUND: The different production methods for platelet concentrates (PCs) result in products with variable in vitro quality and in vivo viability. The aim of this study was to compare in vitro variables of PCs produced by apheresis (AP-PC) or the buffy coat (BC-PC) method by applying a number of...

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Main Authors: Albanyan, A, Harrison, P, Murphy, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009