Complications of blood donation reported to haemovigilance systems: analysis of eleven years of international surveillance.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In this EQA study a novel approach was used to assess the performance of blood centres and blood product manufacturers in detecting the possible contamination of plasma with HCV, HIV and HBV by NAT. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A panel of 12 samples, three negative and three positive for each virus,...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Pisani G,Marino F,Cristiano K,Bisso GM,Mele C,Luciani F,Wirz M,Gentili G,External Quality Assessment Participants.

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Am and Bm phenotypes are characterized by weak expression of the A or B antigens, respectively, by red blood cells with a normal expression by the saliva of secretors. Deletion of the regulatory element in the first intron of the ABO gene and disruption of the GATA motif in the element were found to be responsible...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Oda A,Isa K,Ogasawara K,Kameyama K,Okuda K,Hirashima M,Ishii H,Kimura K,Matsukura H,Hirayama F,Kawa K

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two batches of heat-treated factor VIII concentrate were found to contain anti-HIV-positive plasma donations. The batches were dry-heat-treated at 68 degrees C for 2 and 24 h, respectively. No HIV seroconversions occurred in 13 susceptible haemophiliacs receiving a total of 540 bottles of these factor VIII preparation...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Cuthbert RJ,Ludlam CA,Brookes E,McClelland DB

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The existence of immunopotentiator factors able to induce blastogenesis, chemotaxis and able of inhibiting migration of leukocytes was investigated in alcohol precipitates of different batches of dialyzed leukocyte extracts (DLE). These were prepared either out of fresh leukocytes from a large pool of buffy coats obta...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Arala-Chaves MP,Porto MT,Kauppinen HL,Massa AA,Myllylä G

更新日期：1982-11-01 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:Transfusion based on the Thrombelastograph (TEG) results reduces transfusion requirements in cardiac surgery and in liver transplantation. Taking the pivotal role of thrombin generation in the coagulation process into consideration, the clinical utility of the TEG may, in part, depend on its r...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Johansson PI,Svendsen MS,Salado J,Bochsen L,Kristensen AT

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Revised Icelandic guidelines proposed a restrictive haemoglobin (Hb) threshold of 70 g/l for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in general, but 100 g/l for malignancies/bone marrow suppression. Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is frequently complicated by anaemia. The objective was to invest...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Thorvaldsson HH,Vidarsson B,Sveinsdottir SV,Olafsson GB,Halldorsdottir AM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:HPA-1a antibodies account for 70-80% of cases of fetal-neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) in Caucasians. However, numerous workshops have demonstrated variability in their detection. We recently showed that exposure of αIIbβ3 to ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) affected bindi...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Allen DL,Metcalfe P,Kaplan C,Kekomaki R,de Haas M,Yusuf R,Ouwehand WH

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The occurrence of thromboembolic events (TEEs) with intravenous immunoglobulin lots (IVIGs) raised the question of the causative agent for these adverse events. We investigated the predominant plasma proteases in 19 IVIG lots from five manufacturers including three lots associated with adverse...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Etscheid M,Breitner-Ruddock S,Gross S,Hunfeld A,Seitz R,Dodt J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A major requirement of a hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA nucleic acid amplification technology (NAT) assay validation is the ability of the assay to detect the six major genotypes of HCV with equivalent sensitivities. The aim of this study was to characterize and calibrate an HCV genotype panel fo...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Saldanha J,Heath A,Collaborative Study Group.

更新日期：2003-01-01 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:There have been recurrent shortages of group O blood due to insufficient inventory and use of group O blood in ABO non-identical recipients. We performed a 12-year retrospective study to determine utilization of group O Rh-positive and Rh-negative red blood cells (RBCs) by recipient ABO group. Reasons for tr...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Barty RL,Pai M,Liu Y,Arnold DM,Cook RJ,Zeller MP,Heddle NM

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus infectivity can be removed from human plasma used to prepare a gamma-globulin product by ion-exchange chromatography with commercially available resins. A pooled human plasma sample free of hepatitis markers was contaminated with 10,000 chimpanzee infectious doses of hepatitis B virus per milliliter ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Zolton RP,Padvelskis JV,Kaplan PM

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phenotype studies of ABO blood groups in most Amerindian populations revealed the exclusive presence of group O. Since group O is the result of the absence of glycosyltransferase activity, its molecular bases may be heterogeneous. We carried out ABO blood group genotyping by analysis of DNA of 30 Indians from 2 Amazon...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Franco RF,Simões BP,Guerreiro JF,Santos SE,Zago MA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet antibodies were looked for in 47 patients with autoimmune thrombocytopenia using a modification of the enzyme-linked assay previously described. Surface-bound antibodies measured as increased platelet-associated IgG were found in 32 (68%) of the patients. After incubation in test sera, the platelet-associated...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hegde UM,Bowes A,Powell DK,Joyner MV

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune haemolysis in liver transplant (LT) can occur due to autoantibodies and alloantibodies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for immune haemolysis in LT. METHODS:A total of 175 consecutive patients were included. Multiorgan recipients were excluded. Samples, from befo...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Brunetta DM,de Barros Carlos LM,Da Silva VFP,de Oliveira Alves TM,Macedo ÊS,Coelho GR,Vasconcelos JBM,De Francesco Daher E,Garcia JHP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The amino acid substitutions caused by ABO gene variants are usually predicted to impact the glycosyltransferase function. Here, the effect of an amino acid substitution in the vicinity of the catalytic active region of the B-glycosyltransferase was explored in vitro and in silico study, which is important f...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ying Y,Hong X,Xu X,Zhang J,He J,Zhu F,Xie X

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Several pathogen inactivation methods currently applied to therapeutic plasma may result in products with different hemostatic properties. This study aims at evaluating and comparing the hemostatic potential of different therapeutic plasma preparations currently available in France. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hacquard M,Lecompte T,Belcour B,Geschier C,Jacquot C,Jacquot E,Schneider T

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) play important roles in the host immune defence. This study was performed to identify roles of PMNs other than those already known. MATERIALS AND METHODS:PMNs were separated from the peripheral blood of healthy individuals and stored in vitro for 24 h in t...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Nishimura M,Mitsunaga S,Juji T

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The modulation of humoral immunity by complement and complement receptors is presented, as well as the importance of the X chromosome in immune response. Gene rearrangement and ontogeny of the immunoglobulin isotypes are discussed with regard to humoral immunodeficiency diseases. ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wedgwood RJ,Ochs HD

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There exists only few data on in vitro and in vivo effects of gamma irradiation of leucoreduced red blood cells (RBCs). Reported studies reflect the effects of early irradiation and subsequent storage. The effects of irradiation on RBCs shortly before the end of their shelf-life have not been examined. STUD...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Zimmermann R,Schoetz AM,Frisch A,Hauck B,Weiss D,Strobel J,Eckstein R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl-transferase and hepatitis B core antibodies were evaluated as donor markers in a prospective study of 685 open-heart surgery patients. Of these three surrogate markers, only an ALT level greater than or equal to 2 SD above the log mean had a significant association with r...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ebeling F

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular chronic GVHD is efficaciously treated with autologous platelet-derived eye drops. We investigated the cytokine content of eye drops produced using a non-gelified lysate obtained from autologous platelet-rich plasma in six patients with ocular GVHD. In both the responding (n = 4) and the resistant (n = 2) patien...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Valentini CG,Nuzzolo ER,Orlando N,Metafuni E,Bianchi M,Chiusolo P,Zini G,Teofili L

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood contact with foreign surfaces induces a certain degree of activation of the defence systems including complement. Recent data using complement specific inhibitors have shown that complement is not only associated with, but in fact contributes to the whole body inflammatory reaction seen as a complication of card...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Mollnes TE

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Utilizing a kinetic enzyme-linked antiglobulin binding assay, eight examples of anti-Lea were detected in individuals whose Lewis phenotype is Le(a-b+). These antibodies were not detectable by routine hemagglutination techniques, but were indistinguishable from anti-Lea made by Le(a-b-) individuals in terms of their i...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Cowles JW,Spitalnik SL,Blumberg N

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Donor plasmapheresis involves the removal of a weight-adjusted volume of plasma and the return of cellular components to the donor. Although plasma volume generally returns to normal, some residual effect on vital signs may be possible. This analysis was performed to determine the possible eff...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Rosa-Bray M,Wisdom C,Marier JF,Mouksassi MS,Wada S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the frequency of maternal-fetal hemorrhage at or above 1 microliter of maternal whole blood. METHODS:Seventy-three mothers whose red blood cells bore an Rh antigen (Rh D, Rh c, Rh E) that was absent on red blood cells of their newborns were identified and a new cytological method, the Kleihauerimm...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Brossard Y,Pons JC,Jrad I,van Nifterik J,Gillot R,Saure C,Le Gaudion M,Richard A,Papiernik E

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and other T-cell subsets are of importance in the setting of autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantations. We conducted a study to assess the content of peripheral blood stem cell concentrates and related apheresis parameters in the autologous and allogeneic ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Strobel J,Moellmer I,Zingsem J,Hauck-Dlimi B,Eckstein R,Strasser E

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Since July 1 1999, four laboratories in the Netherlands have been routinely screening plasma minipools for the release of labile blood components utilizing hepatitis C virus nucleic acid amplification technology (HCV NAT). This report describes the performance evaluation of the HCV NAT method ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Cuijpers HT,Molijn MH,Bos HJ,Peeters AP,van der Poel CL,Lelie PN

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00