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Background and Objectives
Cryopreserved platelets (cPLTs) can be stored for years and are mainly used in military settings. However, the commonly used cryoprotectant dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) has toxic side effects when utilized in high quantities. We developed a novel method to aseptically remove DMSO from thawed cPLTs by dialysis.
Materials and Methods
One unit of platelets (N = 6) was mixed...