An overview of platelet products (PRP, PRGF, PRF, etc.) in the Iranian studies

Future Sci OA. 2017 Jul 28;3(4):FSO231. doi: 10.4155/fsoa-2017-0045. eCollection 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to carry out a review of published studies on various platelet products in Iranian studies.

Materials & methods: Electronic databases were searched for relevant articles. Two review authors independently extracted data via a tested extraction sheet, and disagreements were resolved by a meeting with a third review author.

Results: Bone disorders (25%), wound and fistula (16%), dental and gingival disorders (14%) and osteoarthritis (11%) have more relative frequency based on different fields.

Conclusion: The necessity of pursuing standard protocols in the preparation of platelet products, stating the precise content of platelets and growth factors, and long-term follow-up of study subjects were the most important points in Iranian studies.

Keywords: PRF; PRGF; PRP; blood platelets; platelet-rich fibrin; platelet-rich growth factor; platelet-rich plasma; regenerative medicine.

Publication types

  • Review