Development of a Cost-Effective Method for PRP Preparation for Wound Healing



Affordable PRP Preparation for Enhanced Healing Across Clinical Settings

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising solution for promoting wound healing, including burns and chronic wounds. A cost-effective preparation method utilizing standard clinical materials and a two-step centrifugation process ensures platelet integrity and optimizes growth factor delivery. This method democratizes access to PRP therapy, making it more feasible in diverse healthcare environments while maintaining clinical efficacy.

PRP, a plasma fraction enriched with autologous platelets, delivers key growth factors such as PDGF, VEGF, and TGF-β at wound sites, accelerating healing. The described method emphasizes using readily available materials and low-cost techniques to achieve a platelet concentration of 2-3 times the baseline. The simplicity and affordability make it suitable for widespread adoption, even in resource-limited settings.

Key advantages include its ability to enhance healing in burns, chronic wounds, and skin graft donor sites, using protocols that preserve cellular functionality. This standardized approach mitigates variability, improving the reliability of PRP applications and enabling broader clinical studies.

TriCell PRP’s advanced preparation systems align with these goals by offering precision and consistency, ensuring the effective concentration of platelets for optimized therapeutic outcomes.

Key Findings

  • PRP enhances healing by providing multiple growth factors that support tissue repair and regeneration.
  • The described preparation method offers a cost-effective alternative using minimal infrastructure.
  • Clinical results show promise for PRP’s application in burns, chronic wounds, and aesthetic procedures.

Important Keywords

#PlateletRichPlasma #WoundHealing #GrowthFactors #CostEffectivePRP

References

  • Akhundov K., Pietramaggiori G., Waselle L., et al. (2012). Development of a cost-effective method for PRP preparation for topical wound healing. Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters, 25(4), 207-213.


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