title: Established and theoretical factors to consider in assessing the red cell storage lesion.
abstract: The collection and storage of red blood cells (RBCs) is a logistical necessity to provide sufficient blood products. However, RBC storage is an unnatural state, resulting in complicated biological changes, referred to collectively as the "storage lesion." Specifics of the storage lesion have been studied for decades, including alterations to cellular properties, morphology, molecular biology of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, and basic metabolism. Recently, mass spectrometry-based "omics" technology has been applied to the RBC storage lesion, resulting in many new observations, the initial effects of which are more information than understanding. Meanwhile, clinical research on RBC transfusion is considering both the efficacy and also the potential untoward effects of transfusing stored RBCs of different ages and storage conditions. The myriad biological changes that have now been observed during the storage lesion have been extensively reviewed elsewhere. This article focuses rather on an analysis of our current understanding of the biological effects of different elements of the storage lesion, in the context of evolving new clinical understanding. A synopsis is presented of both established and theoretical considerations of the RBC storage lesion and ongoing efforts to create a safer and more efficacious product.
authors: Puget Sound Blood Center Research Institute, Seattle, WA; and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
authors: James C
authors: JC
authors: Zimring
mesh_terms: D001793:Blood Preservation; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans
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