Although lacking a nucleus, platelets are increasingly recognized not only for their
complexity, but also for their diversity. Some 50 years ago platelet subpopulations were …

The most common chronic liver illness, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), refers to a
range of abnormalities of the liver with varying degrees of steatosis. When the clinical …

The reasons for unfavorable changes in platelet concentrate (PC) quality during storage are
not fully understood yet. We aimed to evaluate whether leukocytes and matrix …

Separation and enrichment of platelets from whole blood find numerous applications for
biomedical research, dermatology, and transfusion purposes. Therefore, there is a great …

Biofilm formation and slow growth by Staphylococcus aureus in platelet concentrates (PCs)
cause missed detection of this bacterium during routine PC screening with automated …

Background: Platelets play a key role in the treatment of thrombocytopenia. Nowadays,
platelets (PLTs) are only obtained through blood donation. However, due to the limitations in …

Background: To date, platelet (PLT) transfusion is the main medical option for the treatment
of thrombocytopenia. Nowadays, allogenic PLTs are commonly used for blood donation …

Platelets undergo remarkable morphological changes during storage. Platelets change into
different sizes and densities and differ in their biochemistry and functions. However, the …

Background Platelet transfusion therapy is widely used to prevent hemorrhage in patients
with thrombocytopenia and platelet disorders. The platelet concentrate (PC) quality is …

Background: Platelets storage lesions remain a challenge in regular blood transfusion
services. Flow cytometric study based on the expression of platelets activation markers in …