Evaluation of the tolerability and immunogenicity of ultraviolet C-irradiated autologous platelets in a dog model

Petra Pohler, Jörg Lehmann, Verena Veneruso, Janina Tomm, Martin von Bergen, Bernd Lambrecht, Barbara Kohn, Christiane Weingart, Thomas H Müller, Axel Seltsam, Martin von Bergen

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Abstract

The THERAFLEX ultraviolet (UV) platelets (PLTs) pathogen reduction system for PLT concentrates (PCs) operates using ultraviolet C (UVC) light at a wavelength of 254 nm. UVC treatment can potentially alter proteins, which may affect drug tolerance in humans and influence the immunogenicity of blood products. This preclinical study in beagle dogs was designed to evaluate the safety pharmacology of UVC-irradiated PCs after intravenous administration and to determine whether they are capable of eliciting humoral responses to PLTs and plasma proteins.
Original languageEnglish
JournalTransfusion
Volume52
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)2414-26
Number of pages13
ISSN0041-1132
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes

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