We aimed to identify any detrimental effects on platelet quality and clinical effectiveness, of
irradiated platelets compared to non-irradiated platelets for transfusion. The review was …

Irradiation of platelet products is generally used to prevent transfusion-associated graft-
versus-host disease (TA-GvHD) as well as transfusion-transmitted infections. As an essential …

Background Structural and biochemical changes in stored platelets are influenced by
collection and processing methods. This international study investigates the effects of …

Background: Although gamma-irradiation to platelet products is a standard method to
prevent the risk of TA-GVHD in vulnerable recipients, it induces some proteomic and redox …

X-irradiation of blood products is an alternative for gamma-ray to prevent post-transfusion
GvHD. However, commercial X-irradiators are not widely available while little is known …

Background Platelet refrigeration (cold storage) provides the advantages of an extended
shelf life and reduces the risk of bacterial growth, compared to platelets stored at room …

Background Exposure to radiation through battlefield use of nuclear weapons, terrorist
attacks or accidents at nuclear power plants is a current concern for the military. Beyond the …

Abstract Background and Objectives Transfusion of cold‐stored whole blood is the preferred
resuscitation method for trauma patients but may cause transfusion‐associated graft‐versus …

X-rays can induce morphological as well as functional changes in cells. Platelets are
anuclear cellular fragments originating from megakaryocytes and are the major regulators in …