Use of Platelets and Human Platelet-Derived Products in Advanced Therapies

February 2018 in “ Vigilância Sanitária em Debate ”

Marcus Vinicius Telles Teixeira, Esther Rieko Takamori, Karla Menezes, Rosana Bizon Vieira Carias, Radovan Borojević

platelet-rich plasma PRP platelets tissue regeneration cellular regeneration

Studysummary This review discusses the characteristics and potential clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma in Brazil, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and regulatory oversight to ensure safety and efficacy.

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The document reviewed the characteristics and potential clinical uses of platelets and their derivatives, particularly Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), in advanced therapies. It highlighted the role of platelets in tissue regeneration and the non-transfusional use of PRP to enhance cellular regeneration in difficult-to-repair lesions. The review emphasized the need for standardized protocols and quality control measures, including traceability, efficacy, and pharmacovigilance, to ensure the safe use of PRP in clinical settings, as regulated by Brazilian authorities.

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