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Optimization of Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparation for Regenerative Medicine: Comparison of Different Anticoagulants and Resuspension Media.

Authors :
Carvalho A
Ferreira AF
Soares M
Santos S
Tomé P
Machado-Simões J
Pais AS
Sousa AP
Paiva A
Almeida-Santos T
Source :
Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) [Bioengineering (Basel)] 2024 Feb 23; Vol. 11 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 23.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising therapy in regenerative medicine. However, the lack of standardization in PRP preparation protocols presents a challenge in achieving reproducible and accurate results. This study aimed to optimize the PRP preparation protocol by investigating the impact of two different anticoagulants, sodium citrate (SC) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and resuspension media, plasma versus sodium chloride (NaCl). Platelet recovery rates were calculated and compared between groups, in addition to platelet activity and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) released into plasma after PRP activation. The platelet recovery rate was higher with EDTA in comparison to SC (51.04% vs. 29.85%, p = 0.005). Platelet activity was also higher, with a higher expression of two platelet antibodies, platelet surface P-Selectin (CD62p) and PAC-1, in the EDTA group. The concentration of VEGF was higher with SC in comparison to EDTA (628.73 vs. 265.44 pg/mL, p = 0.013). Platelet recovery rates and VEGF levels were higher in PRP resuspended in plasma when compared to NaCl (61.60% vs. 48.61%, p = 0.011 and 363.32 vs. 159.83 pg/mL, p = 0.005, respectively). Our study reinforces the superiority of EDTA (as anticoagulant) and plasma (for resuspension) in obtaining a higher platelet recovery and preserving platelet functionality during PRP preparation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2306-5354
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38534483
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11030209