Scientists have developed freeze-dried artificial platelets that remain stable at room temperature and last far longer than conventional donated platelets.
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First-ever freeze-dried artificial platelets are shelf-stable and portable—a major advance for field medicine
Few Days days Natural platelet shelf-life (room temp)
Few Weeks weeks Natural platelet shelf-life (refrigerated)
Shelf-Stable At Room Temperature indefinite Artificial platelet storage
Field Medicine And Trauma Care Primary application
Hospital-Only To Field Medicine deployment locations
Days To Weeks Vs Indefinite Shelf-Life storage duration improvement