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Platelet cryopreservation using a trehalose and phosphate formulation.

Ying Nie1, Juan J de Pablo, Sean P Palecek

  • 1Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA.

Biotechnology and Bioengineering
|June 7, 2005
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A novel trehalose and phosphate formulation effectively preserves platelet structure and function during cryopreservation. This formulation maintains platelet viability and aggregation, offering a promising solution for long-term platelet storage.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Hematology
  • Cryobiology

Background:

  • Long-term platelet storage is limited by cold-induced activation.
  • Platelet cryopreservation requires effective cryoprotective agents to maintain function.
  • Current methods face challenges in preserving platelet integrity post-thaw.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a trehalose and phosphate formulation for cryopreserving platelets.
  • To assess the formulation's efficacy in preventing platelet activation and preserving function.
  • To compare its effectiveness against trehalose alone and dimethyl sulfoxide (Me2SO).

Main Methods:

  • Annexin V binding assay to quantify platelet activation.
  • AlamarBlue assay to measure platelet metabolic activity.

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  • Platelet aggregation assays upon thrombin stimulation.
  • Assessment of cytosolic calcium concentration changes.

    • Main Results:

    • The trehalose plus phosphate formulation significantly increased nonactivated platelets (23%) compared to trehalose alone (9.8%).
    • This formulation's cryoprotective effect is comparable to 6% dimethyl sulfoxide (Me2SO).
    • Platelets preserved with trehalose plus phosphate retained metabolic activity and aggregation response to thrombin, but not intracellular calcium release.

    Conclusions:

    • Trehalose and phosphate are critical for platelet survival and function during cryopreservation.
    • The formulation protects platelet plasma membrane integrity, metabolic activity, and aggregation.
    • While effective, it does not fully restore thrombin-induced intracellular calcium release in cryopreserved platelets.