title: The rationale for pathogen inactivation treatment of platelet components--introduction.
authors.affiliation: National Blood Authority, National Blood Service-North London, England.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barbara
mesh_terms: D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000821:virology*; D005363:Ficusin / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D017713:Platelet Transfusion / Q000592:standards*; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014775:Virus Activation; D014780:Viruses / Q000187:drug effects / Q000528:radiation effects
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D005363:Ficusin