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ArticleInternational journal of implant dentistry2018

Spectrophotometric determination of platelet counts in platelet-rich plasma.

Yutaka Kitamura, Masashi Suzuki, Tsuneyuki Tsukioka, Kazushige Isobe, Tetsuhiro Tsujino, Taisuke Watanabe, Takao Watanabe, Hajime Okudera, Koh Nakata, Takaaki Tanaka and 1 more

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Article in International journal of implant dentistry, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yutaka KitamuraTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Masashi SuzukiTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Tsuneyuki TsukiokaTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Kazushige IsobeTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Tetsuhiro TsujinoTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Taisuke WatanabeTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Takao WatanabeTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Hajime OkuderaTokyo Plastic Dental Society, Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Koh NakataBioscience Medical Research Center, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Niigata, Japan.
Takaaki TanakaDepartment of Materials Science and Technology, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.
Tomoyuki KawaseDivision of Oral Bioengineering, Institute of Medicine and Dentistry, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan. kawase@dent.niigata-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4160-396X
Tokyo Dental College · JPNiigata University · JPNiigata University Medical and Dental Hospital · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in regenerative dentistry and other medical fields. However, its effectiveness has often been questioned. For better evaluation, the quality of individual PRP preparations should be assured prior to use. We proposed a spectrophotometric method for determination of platelet counts and validated its applicability using two types of PRP preparations.

methodsBlood samples were obtained from healthy male volunteers and pure PRP (P-PRP) and leukocytes-rich PRP (L-PRP) were prepared using the double-spin method. In serial dilutions, platelet counts in P-PRP and L-PRP were determined using an automated hematology analyzer and a compact spectrophotometer. For validation, P-PRP and L-PRP independently prepared by three well-trained operators were used for comparison of the calculated and measured platelet counts.

resultsIn the two types of PRP samples evaluated, platelet counts were almost equal and greater amount of both white blood cells (WBCs) and red blood cells (RBCs) were included in L-PRP preparations. The calibration curve obtained from serially diluted P-PRP showed a strong correlation (R

conclusionsThis method can precisely determine platelet counts in PRP preparations when the inclusion of WBCs or RBCs is minimized. Therefore, we recommend that clinicians use this method for quality assurance of individual PRP preparations.

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CountLeukocytesPlateletQuality assuranceRed blood cellsSpectrophotometry

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PMID30276491
PMCPMC6167270
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