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Chilled-out platelets.

Author(s) : HOFFMEISTER K. M., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Transfusions of blood-clotting cells called platelets can be a life-saver, but there's a problem: platelets have a limited shelf life because they cannot be stored in the fridge. The authors have discovered why cooling is bad for these cells.

Details

  • Original title: Chilled-out platelets.
  • Record ID : 2003-1598
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cell - vol. 112 - n. 87-97.
  • Publication date: 2003

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