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Plasma-based platelet concentrate preparations

US5344752A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1993
Grant dateSep 6, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N1/126
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a composition and method for improving the storage of platelets and optimizing the viability of stored platelets. The present invention allows platelets to be stored in plasma for extended periods, without the addition of buffer, by adding storage extension additives to a platelet concentrate.

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