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Arghittu A, Dettori M, Deriu GM, Soddu S, Manca PC, Carboni AA, Collu I, Palmieri A, Deiana G, Azara A, Castiglia P, Masia MD. Controlling Infectious Risk in Transfusion: Assessing the Effectiveness of Skin Disinfection in Blood Donors. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10050845. [PMID: 35627982 PMCID: PMC9141022 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Bacterial infectious risk is a major problem in transfusion medicine. The type of micro-organisms isolated during bacterial contamination of blood products indicates that the donor’s skin is its main source. In this context, the primary measures to reduce this risk are: (a) optimal disinfection of the donor’s arm and (b) satellite bag diversion of the initial volume of blood collected. This work aimed to verify the effectiveness of skin disinfection of the blood donor’s venipuncture site. Two methodological approaches were used: (a) qualitative and quantitative microbiological testing of the skin at the collection site, before and post-disinfection; (b) qualitative microbiological testing of the first deviated blood. Pre-disinfection testing showed skin microbial load values between 3 and >200 CFU/plate. More than two-thirds of the isolates were Gram-positive bacteria (77.8%) of which 57.7% were staphylococci. Among Gram-negative bacteria, Pseudomonadaceae, Enterobacteriaceae, and Acinetobacter spp. were isolated from the blood donors (BDs). Post-disinfection, a 100% reduction in microbial load was observed in 84.4% of BDs. Microbiological testing of the first blood diverted sample revealed the presence of microbial flora in 1.9% samples; of the isolates, 83.3% were non-aureus staphylococci. This study highlights the importance of the correct application of skin disinfection procedures in order to ensure blood safety.
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- Antonella Arghittu
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.A.); (I.C.); (G.D.)
- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
- Correspondence:
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.A.); (I.C.); (G.D.)
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (A.A.); (I.C.); (G.D.)
- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (G.M.D.); (S.S.); (P.C.M.); (A.A.C.); (A.P.); (A.A.); (P.C.)
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy;
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Morel P, Deschaseaux M, Bertrand X, Naegelen C, Leconte des Floris MF, Bardiaux L. [Control of the bacterial risk of transfusion in France in 2013]. Transfus Clin Biol 2013; 20:174-81. [PMID: 23622838 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2013.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bacterial contamination of blood products (BP) remains the most important infectious risks of blood transfusion in 2013. Platelet concentrates (PC) are the blood products the most at risk, whether CPA or MCPS. In France, the residual risk has been steadily declining since 1994. For the platelets, the frequency of transfusion reaction due to bacterial contamination (TRBC) is now about at one per 50,000 CP distributed. The number of deaths has remained stable since 1994 with one death per year (300,000 distributed CP). The progressive decrease in the number of cases of TRBCs is the result of steady improvement of practices and prevention methods at all stages from collection to the transfusion of BP. But if all these improvements have significantly reduced the incidence of TRBCs, mortality is not changed with the CP and the reduction of this risk is a priority for the French Blood Establishment (EFS). Detection methods of CP contaminated or pathogen inactivation are two approaches available and can provide a significant reduction (for the former) or deletion (for seconds) of the risk of transfused contaminated CP. Currently, the choice is in favor of the detection of bacteria. New detection "rapid tests" methods were added to the panel of candidates and are being evaluated. Inactivation of pathogens remains the safest prospect of eliminating this adverse effect of transfusion. Implementation of one method for bacterial detection is probably a transitional measure.
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- P Morel
- Établissement français du sang (EFS) Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, BP 1937, 1, boulevard Alexander-Fleming, 25000 Besançon cedex, France.
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Albertoni G, Andrade SS, Araújo PRB, Carvalho FO, Girão MJBC, Barreto JA. Evaluation of two detection methods of microorganisms in platelet concentrates. Transfus Med 2011; 21:408-16. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3148.2011.01105.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Canellini G, Waldvogel S, Anderegg K, Tissot JD. Bacterial Contamination of Platelet Concentrates: Perspectives for the Future: Table 1. Lab Med 2010. [DOI: 10.1309/lmqo2p2bsg1xxcsh] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Courbil R, Romaszko JP, Odent-Malaure H, Fabrigli P, Chavarin P, Tournilhac O, Bay JO, Fressy P, Ergani A, Bouvet A, Bonnet R, Garraud O. Analyse d’un incident bactérien grave transmis par transfusion d’un concentré plaquettaire. Transfus Clin Biol 2010; 17:9-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2009.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2009] [Accepted: 12/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The main cause of adverse events secondary to the transfusion of platelet concentrates (PC) is due to bacterial contamination. The detection of bacteria in PC is not associated with a beneficial effect in terms of prevention of fatal septic events. Inactivation of pathogen in PC using photochemical techniques is targeted not only to bacteria but also to a wide spectrum of viruses, spirochetes, parasites and leukocytes. Pathogen inactivation is a pro-active method which anticipates the contamination of the blood pool by emerging pathogens.
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- J-P Cazenave
- EFS-Alsace, INSERM U.311, 10 rue Spielmann, 67065 Strasbourg cedex, France.
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Fehri S, Tazi I, Loukhmass L, Benchemsi N. [New container of sample: role in the reduction of bacterial contamination of standard platelet units]. Transfus Clin Biol 2007; 13:335-40. [PMID: 17306583 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2006.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2006] [Accepted: 12/29/2006] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bacterial contamination of unstable blood products constitutes today the most frequent infectious risk transmitted by blood transfusion. Platelet concentrates are often incrimineted. As responsible germs are in general of cutaneous origin, a sample procedure with diversion of the first 20 ml during blood donation is studied. The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of this technique on bacterial contamination rate of standard platelet units prepared at the regional blood transfusion center in Casablanca. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS A comparative study of two types of sample pockets is made: 500 Standard Platelet concentrates (CPS) are prepared after collection using standard triple bags (Baxter) (group 1) and 560 pockets of CPS were prepared after collection using triple bags with Sample Diversion Pouch sampling system for elimination of the first 20 ml of donation (Macopharma and Terumo) (group 2). The skin was disinfected in two times with alcohol 70%. The bacteriological study was made in the two groups at the third day of conservation. RESULTS Six CPS of group 1 were contaminated, of which five were staphylococci coagulase negative and one bacillus sp. Six CPS of group 2 were contaminated, of which five were staphylococci coagulase negative and one staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria isolated were those of cutaneous flora at 100%. Diversion of first 20 ml of blood donation results in a 16.6% reduction in bacterial contamination of CPS (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The non-significant reduction in the prevalence of the bacterial infection of CP formulates the problem of the indication of the sampling devices with derivation of first 20 ml during blood collection.
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- S Fehri
- Centre régional de transfusion sanguine de Casablanca, rue Faidouzi, BP 5338 Maarif Casablanca, Maroc.
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Bertrand X, Leconte des Floris MF, Bardonnet K, Morel P, Talon D. Staphylococcus aureus-contaminated apheresis platelets traced to donors' nasal carriage. Transfusion 2006; 46:310-1. [PMID: 16441612 DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2006.00719.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Schmidt M, Weis C, Heck J, Montag T, Nicol SB, Hourfar MK, Schaefer V, Sireis W, Roth WK, Seifried E. Optimized Scansystemtm platelet kit for bacterial detection with enhanced sensitivity: detection within 24 h after spiking. Vox Sang 2005; 89:135-9. [PMID: 16146505 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2005.00673.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The prevention and detection of bacterial contamination of platelet concentrates remains a major challenge for transfusion medicine. To be suitable for blood-transfusion services, the contamination detection method must be highly sensitive, easy to perform and preferably of low cost. In this spiking study, we evaluated the new optimized Scansystem Platelet Kit detection method for use on apheresis platelets. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Apheresis platelet concentrates (APCs) were individually spiked with 10 colony-forming units (CFU)/ml of one of 10 different strains of bacteria. The spiked APCs were analysed at specific time-points during incubation by using the optimized Scansystem Platelet Kit. Bacterial enumeration was performed by plating onto blood agar. RESULTS All the bacterial strains tested were detected by using the optimized Scansystem Platelet Kit when sampled 24 h after spiking. Compared to the Scansystem standard kit, sensitivity was increased to < 50 CFU/ml. The identity of the spiked bacteria was confirmed by Gram staining and DNA fingerprinting. CONCLUSION The optimized Scansystem Platelet Kit was able to reliably detect, within 70 min, 10 transfusion-relevant bacterial species in APCs when a sample volume was taken 24 h after spiking. This is the first study carried out by using the optimized Scansystem bacterial detection that was found to have an enhanced sensitivity compared to the standard kit.
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- Michael Schmidt
- Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Immunohematology, German Red Cross, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany.
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Morel P, Deschaseaux M, Naegelen C, Bardiaux L, des Floris MFL, Pouthier F. De la détection bactérienne à l'inactivation des pathogènes. Transfus Clin Biol 2005; 12:142-9. [PMID: 15894506 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2005.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Bacterial contamination of blood components remains the highest infectious risk in blood transfusion, the risk is particularly high when it affects platelet concentrates (PC). In France, the residual risk of transfusion reaction due to bacterial contamination of PC has been decreasing slowly since 1994 but for all severity 1 case occurs with about 25,000 distributed PC and one death occurs with 200,000 distributed units. This reduction of the risk may be due to the measures which were implemented during the last 10 years in order to prevent contamination during donation. Improving strategies for reducing the risks of bacterial contamination is one of the priorities of the French National Blood Transfusion Service (l'Etablissement Français du sang - EFS). The main target remains PC. Bacterial detection or pathogens inactivation are now available and are able to reduce (for detection) or prevent (for inactivation) the occurrence of reaction due to bacterial contamination of PC. Up to now, the choice is in favour of bacterial detection. A national study was carried out in seven regional EFS at the end of 2004. It aims at confirming the feasibility of a systematic bacterial screening of PC before their delivery. The first conclusions show that this screening can be implemented with acceptable modifications in term of platelets availability. We can expect in a next future that new pathogens reduction technique and/or new detection systems will be available, certainly more efficient to prevent reaction due to bacterial contamination. Implementation of actual detection methods is probably a temporary solution.
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- P Morel
- Etablissement français du sang Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Besançon, France.
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Mohammadi T, Pietersz RNI, Vandenbroucke-Grauls CMJE, Savelkoul PHM, Reesink HW. Detection of bacteria in platelet concentrates: comparison of broad-range real-time 16S rDNA polymerase chain reaction and automated culturing. Transfusion 2005; 45:731-6. [PMID: 15847662 DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2005.04258.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Based on real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, a broad-range 16S rDNA assay was validated and its performance was compared to that of an automated culture system to determine its usefulness for rapid routine screening of platelet concentrates (PCs). STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS The presence of bacteria in pooled PCs was routinely assessed in an automated culturing system (BacT/ALERT, bioMerieux). The PCR assay was performed with DNA extracted from the same samples as used for culturing. DNA extraction was performed with a automated extraction system (MagNA Pure, Roche Diagnostics). PCR amplification was performed with a set of universal primers and probe targeting eubacterial 16S rDNA. RESULTS A total of 2146 PCs were tested. Eighteen (0.83%) samples were found to be contaminated. These samples were positive for the presence of bacteria by both methods. All contaminants were identified as bacteria belonging to the common human skin flora. These included Propionibacterium spp. (n = 7), Staphylococcus spp. (n = 6), Bacillus spp. (n = 2), Micrococcus spp. (n = 2), and Peptostreptococcus spp. (n = 1). Estimation of the bacterial load in PCs by real-time PCR showed that the initial levels of contamination varied between 13.6 and 9 x 10(4) colony-forming unit equivalents per PCR procedure. CONCLUSIONS Compared to culture in the BacT/ALERT system, the PCR assay had a sensitivity of 100 percent and a specificity of 100 percent. This real-time PCR assay has a much shorter turnaround time of 4 hours, which offers the possibility to test and obtain results on PCs before release or the day they are transfused. This would permit the withdrawal of contaminated PCs before transfusion.
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Hergon E, Quaranta JF, Moutel G, Hervé C, Rouger P. La responsabilité du médecin prescripteur de produits sanguins labiles. Transfus Clin Biol 2004; 11:221-7. [PMID: 15564105 DOI: 10.1016/j.tracli.2004.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Blood transfusion presents mainly virological, bacteriological, immunohaematological and volemic risks; with the latter two particularly concerning health establishment employees. This article tackles the physician's responsibility in blood transfusion. Taking into account the regulations that surround the activity, prescribing physicians must know and put into action the relative requirements in their practises in order to avoid taking on its responsibility, or that of the health establishment in which they work, as any lack of respect for the rules and regulations could result in being held liable for any side affects suffered by the patient. The article has the objective of identifying the main regulation requirements in order to control them despite a difficult environment, from the point of view of patients' rights regarding the benefits and the consequences of transfusion. These requirements focus mainly on information and patient consent, the prescription of blood products as well post transfusion information and the follow-up care. Proof of respect for these rule requirements must be available for each of these aspects.
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- E Hergon
- Institut national de la transfusion sanguine, 6, rue Alexandre-Cabanel, 75015 Paris, France.
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Vasconcelos E, Seghatchian J. Bacterial contamination in blood components and preventative strategies: an overview. Transfus Apher Sci 2004; 31:155-63. [PMID: 15501419 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2004.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2004] [Revised: 05/01/2004] [Accepted: 05/01/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Bacterial contamination of blood and its cellular components remains an unresolved problem in transfusion medicine and is considered to be the most common microbiological cause of transfusion associated morbidity and mortality. This is because contaminated units may contain large numbers of virulent bacteria as well as endotoxins that are considered to be fatal to the recipient. Accordingly, measures have been proposed to prevent or at least control the potential risk of transfusion associated bacteria infections. Broadly, these approaches include: bacterial avoidance; bacterial growth inhibition and bacterial load reduction by leucofiltration/viral inactivation. Unfortunately, none of the current approaches alone or in combination have received overall acceptance in terms of operational practice and safety/efficacy. Considerable effort has also been directed towards improving bacterial detection in order to provide a scientific basis for the lengthening of the shelf life of liquid stored platelets, without affecting, to a large extent their safety/efficacy. These issues have been highlighted in this overview on the current status and future trends.
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- Eugenia Vasconcelos
- Centre Regional de Sangue de Lisboa, Institute Português do Sangue, Avenida do Brasil, 53, Pav. 17, 1700 Lisboa, Portugal.
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Bergmeier W, Burger PC, Piffath CL, Hoffmeister KM, Hartwig JH, Nieswandt B, Wagner DD. Metalloproteinase inhibitors improve the recovery and hemostatic function of in vitro-aged or -injured mouse platelets. Blood 2003; 102:4229-35. [PMID: 12907434 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2003-04-1305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Platelet transfusions are a crucial component of support for patients with severe thrombocytopenia. Storage of platelet concentrates, however, is associated with a reduction in platelet posttransfusion recovery and hemostatic function. In this study, we established a model of mitochondrial injury that resembles platelet storage lesion. Mitochondrial injury, provoked by incubation of platelets with carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP), led to reduced posttransfusion recovery in mice, an effect that directly correlated with the duration of treatment. Damaged platelets were characterized by shape change, disruption of membrane asymmetry, surface expression of P-selectin, and profound proteolysis of GPIbalpha. Using our model, we identified a key role for endogenous metalloproteinase(s) in platelet clearance, as their inhibition markedly improved posttransfusion recovery of both the mitochondria-injured and in vitro-aged mouse platelets. Metalloproteinase inhibition also prevented proteolysis of GPIbalpha on damaged platelets, thereby improving the hemostatic function of these cells in vivo. We propose that inhibition of metalloproteinase activity during storage could significantly improve the effectiveness of platelet transfusions. Surface expression of GPIbalpha might be a powerful marker to determine the quality of platelet concentrates, because it reflects metalloproteinase activity in vitro.
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- Wolfgang Bergmeier
- The CBR Institute for Biomedical Research, Inc., 800 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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