OBJECTIVETo isolate platelet-rich plasma(PRP) from the white slurry(WS), a depleted fraction of the clinical blood supply, so as to provide an easier method to harvest PRP for related studies and clinical use.

METHODSThe protocols preparing PRP from whole blood and WS were compared. The morphological characteristics of the different PRPs were observed under transmission electron microscope; the expression of the platelet markers CD41a and CD42b were detected by the flow cytometry. Moreover, the ingredients of the PRPs were measured by using cytoanalyzer. for detecting the physiological function of the PRP, the harvested PRP were added to MSC culture and the cell proliferation was detected by using CCK-8 method.

RESULTSa large amount of PRP from WS was easier harvested. the WS-derived PRP shared similar morphological characteristics and ingredients as compared with whole blood-derived PRP. Importantly, the WS-derived PRP exhibited a higher expression of CD41a and CD42b than that of traditional PRP, which indicate that the WS is a promising reservoir for PRP.

CONCLUSIONThe WS can be used to prepare PRP, and the novel PRP share similar biological characteristics as traditional PRP prepared from whole blood. The present study provides an easier and economical method to harvest PRP and this findings may be helpful for PRP related studies.