作者: Grace Xiong , Nithya Lingampalli , Jayme C.B. Koltsov , Lawrence L. Leung , Nidhi Bhutani
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摘要: Background:Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used for a variety of clinical applications. However, outcome studies have not consistently shown positive effects. The composition PRP differs based on many factors. An improved understanding factors influencing the important optimization use.Hypothesis:Age and sex influence in healthy patients.Study Design:Controlled laboratory study.Methods:Blood from 39 patients was collected at standardized time processed into leukocyte-poor within 1 hour collection using same centrifuge protocol frozen later analysis. Eleven female 10 male were “young” (aged 18-30 years), while 8 “older” 45-60 years). Thawed samples assessed cytokine growth factor levels multiplex assay enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. platelet count high-sensitivity C-reactive protein le...