Can Platelet-rich Plasma Be Used for Skin Rejuvenation? Evaluation of Effects of Platelet-rich Plasma on Human Dermal Fibroblas
In this study, the effects of activated platelet-rich plasma (aPRP) and activated platelet-poor plasma (aPPP) have been investigated on the remodelling of the extracellular matrix, a process that requires activation of dermal fibroblasts, which is essential for rejuvenation of aged skin.
A Modified Thrombin Clotting Time Test as a Quality Control Marker for Heparin Contamination in Obstetric Intraoperative Cell Salvage
To assess if a modified thrombin clotting time test could be used as a simple quality control (QC) method to screen for unfractionated heparin in the product obtained from obstetric intraoperative cell salvage cases before re-infusion.