Transfusion risk associated with recent arbovirus outbreaks in French Polynesia.

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：:Extracts of seeds from 79 plant species were tested for agglutinating and lytic activity with the red cells of ten vertebrate species (man, monkey, rabbit, rat, goat, sheep, guinea pig, horse, fowl, dog). Of these extracts, 24 were hemagglutinating and 15 were hemolytic. The results suggest that some lectins can serve...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bhalla V,Gaur V,Bhatia K

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Capillary samples can provide blood for cell counts in haematologic patients and blood donors. However, some accept only values from venous blood. This study compares capillary and venous blood counts to verify the hypothesis that they are equivalent. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We analysed 463 cap...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Schalk E,Heim MU,Koenigsmann M,Jentsch-Ullrich K

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Male homosexuals have been found to have an extraordinarily high prevalence, and high titers, of antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV), as determined by complement-fixation and passive hemagglutination tests. These findings support other data suggesting that CMV may be sexually transmitted. The high titers of CMV antibo...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ikram H,Prince AM,Baker LN

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:An Australian Caucasian blood donor consistently presented a serology profile for the Duffy blood group as Fy(a+b+) with Fy(a) antigen expression weaker than other examples of Fy(a+b+) red cells. Molecular typing studies were performed to investigate the reason for the observed serology profil...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lopez GH,Condon JA,Wilson B,Martin JR,Liew YW,Flower RL,Hyland CA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum from a pregnant woman with the May-Hegglin anomaly contained a platelet-specific antibody. The serum reacted in the platelet indirect immunofluorescence test (PIIFT) with 97.6% of random donor platelets and those of the father but not with the mother's own platelets. This antibody induced a moderate thrombocytop...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bettaieb A,Fromont P,Rodet M,Godeau B,Duedari N,Bierling P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Platelet concentrates are frequently transfused to patients with reduced immunity. An exhaustive description of their viral content is needed to prevent unwanted infection. MATERIAL AND METHODS:To track viral sequences, a shotgun metagenomics approach was used on a bank of 300 platelets conce...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Brito F,Cordey S,Delwart E,Deng X,Tirefort D,Lemoine-Chaduc C,Zdobnov E,Lecompte T,Kaiser L,Waldvogel-Abramowski S,Preynat-Seauve O

更新日期：2018-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Activated protein C (APC) is a highly specific serine proteinase which functions as an important naturally occurring antithrombotic enzyme. APC also has anti-inflammatory properties. We have developed a large-scale process for the production of APC for therapeutic use starting with cryoprecipitate-poor human plasma. T...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Orthner CL,Ralston AH,Gee D,Kent R,Kolen B,McGriff JD,Drohan WN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The classic enzyme-linked antiglobulin test (ELAT) used to detect and quantify the amount of IgG antibodies on red blood cells (RBC) is sensitive to hemolysis and erythrocyte enzymatic activities. We describe a new ELAT by using glucose oxidase (GO) linked to antihuman IgG. The optical density base line of GO-ELAT, al...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Rigal D,Monestier M,Lafont S,Raffin T,Got A,Meyer F,Jouvenceaux A

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 2000, Quality Assurance (QA) exercises for the detection and identification of granulocyte antibodies and DNA typing for human neutrophil antigens (HNA) have been distributed within the International Granulocyte Immunobiology Workshops, which are linked to International Society of Blood Transfusion. The exercise...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Lucas G,Porcelijn L,Fung YL,Green F,Reil A,Hopkins M,Schuller R,Green A,de Haas M,Bux J

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet concentrates (PCs), stored for 5 days in PL 2209, a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) storage container plasticised with butyryl trihexyl citrate, were compared with those stored in PL 1240, a PVC platelet container plasticised with triethylhexyl trimellitate. In part 1 of the study, pooled platelet-rich plasma (P...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Turner VS,Mitchell SG,Kang SK,Hawker RJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of extended storage of pooled random platelets in SSP+ additive solution (MacoPharma). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eight buffy coat-derived, pooled, leucoreduced platelet concentrates were prepared in 75% SSP+, 25% plasma using Fresenius/NPBI Com...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Hornsey VS,McColl K,Drummond O,McMillan L,Morrison A,Morrison L,MacGregor IR,Prowse CV

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early and regular blood transfusion therapy in patients with homozygous beta-thalassaemia decreases the complications of severe anaemia and prolongs survival. In the long term, however, the beneficial effects of transfusions are limited by the organ damage resulting from iron overload, a consequence of the body's limi...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Prati D

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allelic subdeterminants (or splits) of the B12-Bw21 complex were characterized by the use of highly selected antisera and cell donors. The B12 antigen was separated into two major components, Bw44 and Bw45; and possibly a third. It was shown that Bw44 is primarily an antigen of whites, and Bw45 of blacks. Of the 68 pe...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Mittal KK

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pre- and posttransfusion antibody titers were performed on 6 patients with anti-Sda transfused with incompatible blood. In 3 of these patients a significant rise in IgG antibody titer was found. The data suggest that in occasional patients the Sda antigen does evoke a secondary immune response. We evaluated 245 pregna...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Spitalnik S,Cox MT,Spennacchio J,Guenther R,Blumberg N

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study was undertaken to provide denominator data relating to the timing and location of transfusion, to support interpretation of reports of incorrect blood component transfused (IBCT) events to the UK Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) scheme. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was carr...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Tinegate HN,Thompson CL,Jones H,Stainsby D

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:While blood is flowing within a transfusion-warming device, the blood temperature is usually less than that applied externally. If the flow is temporarily stopped, the temperature can rise above 37 degrees C in some warming devices. We sought to determine whether temperatures near 45 degrees C...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Eastlund T,Van Duren A,Clay ME

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stabilization of human immunoglobulin (IgG) by chemically modified gelatins (Haemaccel and Gelofusine) was investigated. The gelatins prevented IgG from aggregation induced by exposure to interfaces and lyophilization. The stabilization effects of the gelatins were significantly larger than those of amino acids or...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Tomono T,Ikeda K,Suzuki T

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The amount of H antigens on buccal epithelial cells (BEC) of secretors and non-secretors was measured by flow cytometry. H type 1 and H type 2 on BEC were detected with fluorescein-labelled Ulex europaeus lectin, and H type 2 was measured with mouse monoclonal antibody. Between 3.5 and 6 times more H antigen was detec...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Rahat A,Stewart J,Blackwell CC,Weir DM

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because substrate specificities differ between proteolytic enzymes and because knowledge of the optimal enzyme activity levels is necessary in order to standardize procedures used in antibody screening, a study was made of the best common assay method for the routinely employed enzymes bromelain, papain and ficin. Cas...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ogasawara K,Mazda T

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a new platelet antigen (Yuka) defined by the sera of 2 mothers whose babies developed alloimmune thrombocytopenia. These antiplatelet antibodies were IgG detected by Mixed Passive Hemagglutination (MPHA). In the study of two families, the Yuka antigen was found to be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait....

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Shibata Y,Matsuda I,Miyaji T,Ichikawa Y

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：:Recessively inherited ovalocytosis in coastal Melanesians is associated with widespread, but selective, depression of blood group antigens in homozygotes, who comprise about 15% of these populations. It is suggested that a membrane anomaly exists, and that the series of depressed determinants all depend, for their ful...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Booth PB,Serjeantson S,Woodfield DG,Amato D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Antibodies to the core of hepatitis B virus (anti-HBc) are considered to be the best serologically reliable markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Through a national epidemiological survey, two young and first-time blood donors, originating from HBV-endemic areas, were identified as HBV...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Laperche S,Guitton C,Smilovici W,Courouce AM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Following a 1994 study showing a high rate of transfusion-associated HIV, Kenya implemented WHO blood safety recommendations including: organizing the Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), stringent blood donor selection, and universal screening with fourth-generation p24 antigen and HIV antibody ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Basavaraju SV,Mwangi J,Nyamongo J,Zeh C,Kimani D,Shiraishi RW,Madoda R,Okonji JA,Sugut W,Ongwae S,Pitman JP,Marum LH

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Antibodies to antigens in the Kell blood group system, especially anti-KEL1, are involved in both haemolytic disease of the newborn and foetus and haemolytic transfusion reactions. Correct typing results are important and discrepancies between serologic and genetic typing must be resolved. Her...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wester ES,Steffensen R,Ligthart PC,Vad J,de Haas M,Storry JR,Olsson ML

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, which are intracellular parasites of monocytes and macrophages. Transmission of the organism has been observed by transfusion of infected blood from asymptomatic donors to immunocompromised recipients, leading to...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wagner SJ,Skripchenko A,Salata J,Cardo LJ

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Currently, plasma fractionation involves multiple processing steps using established methods such as ethanol precipitation and column chromatography. The known limitations associated with conventional purification techniques, combined with strict regulations on safety and high demand for parti...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Li G,Stewart R,Conlan B,Gilbert A,Roeth P,Nair H

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new granulocyte collection method employing discontinuous flow centrifugation and low donor dose of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is presented. Following the procedure, the increase in serum polysaccharide concentration was 100 mg/dl, about 20% of that seen after standard discontinuous flow leukapheresis. The average ef...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Szymanski IO

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the polymorphism of a new human platelet antigen, Ca/Tu, was shown to be derived from a G-A nucleotide substitution at base 1564 of GPIIIa cDNA, which leads to a single amino acid difference, Arg/Gln at amino acid 489 of GPIIIa. We developed a PCR-RFLP method to determine the genotypes of Ca/Tu and their fre...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Tanaka S,Taniue A,Nagao N,Tomita T,Ohnoki S,Shibata H,Okubo Y,Yamaguchi H,Shibata Y

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00