Prostaglandin E 1  in preparation and storage of platelet concentrates.
The addition of prostaglandin E(1) to blood collection bags improved platelet harvesting; platelets were, esily suspended immediately after centrifugation. The treatment with prostaglandin E(1) did not affect the survival time of these platelets after infusion into a recipient.
D001345:Autoradiography; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000187:drug effects*; D001793:Blood Preservation; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D002859:Chromium Isotopes; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors
D002859:Chromium Isotopes; D011453:Prostaglandins