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SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2020

Freeze-Drying of Platelet-Rich Plasma: The Quest for Standardization.

Isabel Andia, Arantza Perez-Valle, Cristina Del Amo, Nicola Maffulli

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Synthesis in International journal of molecular sciences, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers.

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29 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Isabel AndiaBioprinting Laboratory, Regenerative Therapies, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza Cruces 12, 48903 Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-0607-4767
Arantza Perez-ValleBioprinting Laboratory, Regenerative Therapies, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza Cruces 12, 48903 Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3108-4978
Cristina Del AmoBioprinting Laboratory, Regenerative Therapies, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza Cruces 12, 48903 Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3796-4482
Nicola MaffulliDepartment of Musculoskeletal Disorders, University of Salerno School of Medicine and Dentristry, 84084 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5327-3702

Funding

Ekonomiaren Garapen eta Lehiakortasun Saila, Eusko Jaurlaritza KK-2019/00006/BCEusko Jaurlaritzako Osasun Saila 2020333026
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The complex biology of platelets and their involvement in tissue repair and inflammation have inspired the development of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies for a broad array of medical needs. However, clinical advances are hampered by the fact that PRP products, doses and treatment protocols are far from being standardized. Freeze-drying PRP (FD-PRP) preserves platelet function, cytokine concentration and functionality, and has been proposed as a consistent method for product standardization and fabrication of an off-the-shelf product with improved stability and readiness for future uses. Here, we present the current state of experimental and clinical FD-PRP research in the different medical areas in which PRP has potential to meet prevailing medical needs. A systematic search, according to PRISMA (Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, showed that research is mostly focused on wound healing, i.e., developing combination products for ulcer management. Injectable hydrogels are investigated for lumbar fusion and knee conditions. In dentistry, combination products permit slow kinetics of growth factor release and functionalized membranes for guided bone regeneration.

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Blood PlateletsBlood PreservationBone RegenerationFreeze DryingHumansPlatelet-Rich PlasmaReference StandardsWound Healingdentistryfibrinfreeze-dryingorthopedicsplatelet-rich plasmawound healing

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PMID32962283
PMCPMC7555364

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