A competitive inhibition assay for gelatin binding fibronectin.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:GB virus C (GBV-C)/hepatitis G virus (HGV) is a recently recognized parenterally and sexually transmitted agent. The prevalence of GBV-C/HGV markers in Canadian blood donors has not been previously studied and was therefore determined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Blood donors [identity unlinked (IU...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Giulivi A,Slinger R,Tepper M,Sher G,Scalia V,Kessler G,Gill P

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND  Whole blood (WB) donation encompasses several periods during which some donors faint. Identification of factors associated with fainting during each period should guide intervention strategies. Reducing faint reactions may reduce donor injuries and disability. METHODS  Blood donation was divided into three...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bravo M,Kamel H,Custer B,Tomasulo P

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The second International Society of Blood Transfusion and International Council for Standardization in Haematology workshop on molecular blood group genotyping was held in 2006. Forty-one laboratories participated. Six samples were distributed: two representing DNA from transfusion-dependent patients for testing for a...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Daniels G,van der Schoot CE,Olsson ML

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The low prevalence antigen, Be(a), is produced by a complex that also produces weak c, e and f (ce). We report here the molecular basis associated with Be(a) antigen expression. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Peripheral blood samples from four Be(a+) probands were tested. Haemagglutination, gDNA extra...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hue-Roye K,O'Shea K,Gillett R,Wadsworth LD,Hume H,Barnes J,Kinney J,Hodgins K,Fuchisawa A,Lomas-Francis C,Reid M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bivalent 7S subunits were obtained from 7 purified IgM human monoclonal anti-D antibodies with 33-63% of the total protein-retaining functional binding activity. The number of sites per red cell recognized by these subunits ranged between 9,400 and 28,500. The values are taken to indicate that a number of different ep...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hughes-Jones NC,Gorick BD,Beale D

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common and often severe gastrointestinal emergency in newborn infants. While usually affecting (very) premature infants, an association between NEC and haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN) has been suggested. HDFN may be an additional risk fa...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ree IMC,de Grauw AM,Bekker V,de Haas M,Te Pas AB,Oepkes D,Middeldorp AJM,Lopriore E

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Human monoclonal antibodies have been produced against various Rh antigens. We report here the production of another one against Rh C and the first such antibody against Rh CW. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two heterohybridomas secreting IgG human monoclonal antibodies against Rh CW and Rh C (MS-353 ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Thorpe SJ,Boult CE,Thompson KM

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rationale for using topical platelet gel therapy is to provide the healing tissues with concentrated platelet-derived factors. Several systems are available to prepare platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and from these, the platelet gel. These systems produce two- to six-fold platelet and growth factor-enriched c...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Mazzucco L,Balbo V,Cattana E,Guaschino R,Borzini P

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Pr1,2,3, PrM, Sa and Sia-l1, -b1, -lb1 are sialic acid (NeuNAc)-dependent antigens recognized by human cold agglutinins. Pr and Sa antigens are the O-glycans of glycophorins containing alpha 2,3NeuNAc (to galactose) and/or alpha 2,6NeuNAc (to galactosamine). The antigens of the Sia-l1, -b1, -l...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Roelcke D,Hack H,Kreft H,Gross HJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The domain specificity of anti-factor VIII (FVIII) inhibitor antibodies was determined in assays using FVIII domains generated by thrombin cleavage or expressed as recombinant polypeptides to neutralise the inhibitor. The results revealed the existence of three major types of inhibitors, and various combinations of th...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Scandella D

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Variant RHD genes associated with the weak D phenotype can result in complete or partial D-epitope expression on the red cell. This study examines the genetic classification in Australian blood donors with a weak D phenotype and correlates RHD variants associated with the weak D phenotype agai...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： McGowan EC,Lopez GH,Knauth CM,Liew YW,Condon JA,Ramadi L,Parsons K,Turner EM,Flower RL,Hyland CA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) is usually induced by platelet-specific antibodies against HPA-1a (Zwa) or HPA-5b (Bra). Recently, low-frequency alloantigens on the platelet glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa complex have been discovered as a cause for NAIT. In this report, a new low-frequency platelet-specific al...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Kiefel V,Vicariot M,Giovangrandi Y,Kroll H,Böhringer M,Greinacher A,Breitfeld C,Santoso S,Mueller-Eckhardt C

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A 2-year-old female with neuroblastoma needed In(b-), E- red blood cells (RBCs). No units were available at the blood centre (BC) nor in the rare donor programme member's inventories. BC's Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) and its marketing department concentrated on recruiting and t...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Gammon RR,Tyler L,Alvarez H,Benitez N,Nance S,Burton A,Delk A,Bright F,Sawh D,Forbes S

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Prothrombin complex concentrates prepared for clinical use are reviewed with emphasis on frequently observed adverse reactions such as viral hepatitis and thromboembolic complications. Preparation procedures and quality control are described briefly, and the use of these concentrates in the treatment of hemophilia A p...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Chandra S,Brummelhuis HG

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The commercial immune serum globulin (ISG) product is suitable for use in passive immunization only by intramuscular administration; intravenous use results in vasomotor side reactions. We report the functional characterization of a chemically modified ISG (MISG) that is essentially free of nonspecific complement-bind...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Schroeder DD,Tankersley DL,Lundblad JL

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine whether the attitudes, beliefs and motivations of blood donors evolve over time. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Using questionnaires a 7-year longitudinal study of a cohort of 126 donors was performed to gather their sociodemographic characteristics and their attitudes, beliefs and motivations relating ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Fernández-Montoya A,López-Berrio A,Luna del Castillo JD

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Although most attention has been paid to viral infections as a complication of transfusion, some parasitic infections are readily transmissible and generate a heavy burden of disease, particularly in the developing world. Additionally, bacterial infection as a result of transfusion is the most...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Dodd RY

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used the Optical Character Recognition system B (OCR-B) for automatic identification of blood samples on the Groupamatic 360 and in connection with computerized donor file management and control of blood product processing. For the Groupamatic system a device was constructed that lifts that samples, and during...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Haahti E,Leikola J,Ruikka S

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BS II lectin, a second hemagglutinin isolated from Bandeiraea simplicifolia seeds, agglutinated the red cells from 11 patients manifesting the 'acquired B' antigen phenomenon. The results of serological studies indicate that this lectin has specificity for the type III polyagglutinable receptors rather than for the 'B...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Judd WJ,Beck ML,Hicklin BL,Iyer PN,Goldstein IJ

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild as well as strong periodate oxidation of isolated erythrocyte N and M glycoproteins and glycopeptides gave extensive to complete destruction of N-specificities as measured with Vicia graminea extracts and of N- as well as M- activities determined with all but 1 of 8 animal anti-N and 13 anti-M sera. Results with ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Springer GF,Yang HJ

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect on cryoprecipitate factor VIII recovery of three imortant variables has been investigated. The design of the study was such as to eliminate, for the purpose of internal comparisons, spurious effects such as those due to the variation in factor VIII levels in donor plasma. The choice of anticoagulant was sho...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wensley RT,Snape TJ

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Transfusion of fresh-frozen plasma is still a pillar in emergency medicine for using to prevent dilutional coagulopathy or disseminated intravascular coagulation after severe blood loss, but thawing procedures can delay its availability. On the other hand, the wastage of plasma, once thawed an...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Buchta C,Felfernig M,Höcker P,Macher M,Körmöczi GF,Quehenberger P,Heinzl H,Knöbl P

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Comparison of two models for estimating residual transfusion transmission risk by NAT screened window period (WP) donations in South African repeat donors gave identical results for HIV but not for HBV. In order to understand discrepant HBV modelling outcomes, the values of input parameters in...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lelie N,Vermeulen M,van Drimmelen H,Coleman C,Bruhn R,Reddy R,Busch M,Kleinman S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Severe anaemia is an important cause of mortality in developing countries. However, few studies have explored the use of and possibilities for blood transfusion services. The aims of this study are to explore the use of blood transfusion services at a hospital in sub-Saharan Africa and to asse...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bugge HF,Karlsen NC,Oydna E,Rake MM,Wexels N,Bendabenda J,Roald B,Heier HE,Chisuwo L,Jourdan PM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manual plasmapheresis is done worldwide on both paid donors, and to a much smaller extent on volunteer donors in order to generate source plasma to be fractionated into albumin, clotting factor concentrates, and gamma globulin. Automated technology has now been developed utilizing both centrifugal, and membrane separa...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Gilcher RO

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monocyte-erythrocyte interaction in patients with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) was assessed by phagocytosis and rosette assays. In most patients, a relationship was observed between haemolysis and the phagocytosis of their own erythrocytes by allogenic peripheral monocytes. An evaluation of the number of immun...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Zupańska B,Brojer E,Thomson EE,Merry AH,Seyfried H

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a preliminary study on whether syphilis serology might be reactive in some blood donors at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. We retrospectively analyzed voluntary blood donations with reactive Treponema pallidum antibody (TPA) tests according to the type of donation, the presence of othe...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ramsey G,Soltis F,Bowman R,McNamee J,Hahn LF,Dixon BW

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In Japan, eligibility for blood donation depends on blood specific gravity, which does not directly measure blood haemoglobin. Additionally, the criteria are not based on normal values. Therefore, we investigated the feasibility of predonation screening by using actual haemoglobin levels, and ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Shimoyama R,Nakase T,Kojima S,Tanaka S,Yamamori K,Kaneko C,Ishimaru K,Ikeda H

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet concentrates were prepared in plastic packs of polyvinyl chloride with tri(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate as plasticizer. They were stored, with gentle shaking, at room temperature for periods up to 7 days before labelling with isotope and reinfusing. In vivo survival studies, platelet counts, pH and electron mic...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Archer GT,Grimsley PG,Jindra J,Robson JE,Ribeiro A

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood plasma and factor VIII concentrate have been fractionated by continuous free film electrophoresis in an apparatus which was designed to overcome the problems of overheating usually inherent in this technique. Results show that complete separation of plasma proteins is unlikely to be obtained by a single passage ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Austen DE,Cartwright T,Dickerson CH

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00