The study of platelet aggregation using a microtiter plate reader ‒ methodological considerations

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Optical aggregometry by 96-well plate assay, the microplate method, is a fast, efficient, and readily available method for measuring the pharmacological effects of antiplatelet drugs. Even though recent years have witnessed growing interest in adopting the microplate method for widespread use, it remains in the shadow of the standard light transmission aggregometry (LTA). Regardless of the method used, the results of platelet aggregation depend on a variety of factors and often vary among laboratories worldwide. While several methodological papers have examined the microplate method, no standards have been established, most likely because the approach is not used as a diagnostic tool. Currently, the microplate method is recommended by researchers to be used in conjunction with LTA or as an adjunct to LTA. This raises the question of whether an optimal protocol exists for microplate aggregometry, and what are the key considerations in a good experimental protocol for obtaining reliable results? This article attempts to address these questions by summarizing the knowledge accumulated in this field over the last three decades.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:76

Enthalten in:

Pharmacological reports : PR - 76(2024), 2 vom: 22. Apr., Seite 328-337

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Boncler, Magdalena [VerfasserIn]
Golański, Jacek [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Blood platelets
Journal Article
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Platelet aggregation
Platelet function tests
Review

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Date Completed 16.04.2024

Date Revised 16.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s43440-024-00576-7

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369285271