摘要
Platelet gels (PG) are new topical single-donor blood products which are attracting great interest in regenerative medicine. They are obtained by mixing a platelet-rich plasma fraction with thrombin to generate a fibrin gel enriched in platelet growth factors (GF). The type of thrombin preparation may affect PG reproducibility. We have determined the impact of 14.6% (v/v) ethanol-stabilized thrombin (EHT) on the release of GF by platelets. Various ratios of EHT and platelet concentrates were mixed to obtain from 2.43 to 7.96% ethanol concentration. Platelet-derived growth factor-AB (PDGF-AB), transforming growth factor-ß1 (TGF-ß1), vascular endothelium growth factor (VEGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) were assessed at 5, 120, and 300 min after PG formation. Protein profiles of thrombin and PG releasates were analyzed by SDS-PAGE. The amount of PDGF-AB, TGF-ß1, and VEGF released per platelet decreased significantly (p <0.05) with increasing ethanol concentrations but, however, not that of EGF. IGF-1 content was stable, consistent with its presence mostly in plasma. SDS-PAGE indicated that ethanol did not affect fibrin formation. In conclusion, ethanol has a significant impact on the amount of GF released by platelets and should be strictly controlled to standardize PG and optimize clinical benefits.
原文 | 英語 |
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頁(從 - 到) | 120-127 |
頁數 | 8 |
期刊 | Biologicals |
卷 | 38 |
發行號 | 1 |
DOIs | |
出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 1月 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 生物技術
- 應用微生物與生物技術
- 生物工程
- 免疫學與微生物學 (全部)
- 藥理