Research Progress of Platelet Transfusion in China

Abstract

Platelet products have been increasingly used for more than 50 years. Platelet transfusion is effective for correcting bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia and platelet function defects. In this review, we will outline research on platelet transfusion in China including platelet biosafety, cryopreservation of platelets, the assessment of the effectiveness of platelet transfusion, the causes of platelet transfusion refractoriness including immunization against CD36, and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.

Keywords: CD36; China; Cryopreservation of platelets; Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia; Platelet transfusion; platelet refractoriness.