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Refrigeration-Induced Binding of von Willebrand Factor Facilitates Fast Clearance of Refrigerated Platelets.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Dec 2017
Chen Wenchun, Druzak Samuel A, Wang Yingchun, Josephson Cassandra D, Hoffmeister Karin M, Ware Jerry, Li Renhao
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Apheresis platelets for transfusion treatment are currently stored at room temperature because after refrigeration platelets are rapidly cleared on transfusion. In this study, the role of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in the clearance of refrigerated platelets is addressed. APPROACH AND RESULTS: Human and murine platelets were refrigerated in gas-permeable bags at 4°C for 24 hours. VWF binding, platelet...
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