Prostaglandin E 1  in platelet harvesting: an in vitro study.
Prostaglandin E(1) (10(-8) to 1O(-7) molar) is effective in improving the preparation of human platelet concentrates from plasma rich in platelets and from whole blood. A procedure has been developed for the use by blood banks, on a trial basis.
D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000187:drug effects*; D001793:Blood Preservation; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D010973:Platelet Adhesiveness / Q000187:drug effects; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors
D011453:Prostaglandins