ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Fibronectin
;
Blood products
;
Mononuclear phagocyte system
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Plasma fibronectin is an important opsonic protein of the mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS). In this study, plasma fibronectin concentrations were measured in stored and fresh whole blood, fresh frozen plasma and AGH cryoprecipitate. Stored whole blood had the lowest concentrations (151±50 mg/l). The concentrations in fresh whole blood plasma (227±66 mg/l) and fresh frozen plasma (224±78 mg/l) were similar but significantly higher than in stored whole blood (p〈0.05). In contrast, AHG cryoprecipitate had the highest fibronectin concentrations (3249±502 mg/l) (p〈0.001). In correcting fibronectic deficiency the best results can thus be expected from an infusion of cryoprecipitate, but fresh whole blood and fresh frozen plasma may also increase depressed fibronectin levels.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01706323
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