Synthetic-based platelet storage media
US5569579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Synthetic-based platelet storage media are provided along with methods of using the media for the storage of platelets for an extended period of time. The synthetic-based media contain phosphate and a substrate for oxidative phosphorylation and for providing buffering in the media upon oxidation selected from the group including pyruvate, butyrate, C.sub.3-8 fatty acid anions, acetate, acetoacetate, acetone, and beta-hydroxybutyrate.
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