Recovery of in vitro functional activity of platelet concentrates stored at 4 ° C and treated with second‐messenger effectors

Abstract

Second-messenger effectors added to platelets significantly maintained in vitro functional activity with storage at 4 degrees C. In vitro analysis demonstrates the potential for extended 4 degrees C storage of platelets with numerical and functional recovery comparable to that achieved with current methods. Refrigerated storage of platelet concentrates has the potential to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination.