Irradiation and prolonged storage of red cells are associated with increased adverse events.

Jian ChenE BillerM LososJ LiD HamadL BlowerM GrevenowJ Oakley

Published in: Vox sanguinis (2018)

Prolonged storage of irradiated RBCs was associated with a significant increase in non-allergic transfusion reactions. Overall, the irradiated RBCs appeared to cause more non-allergic reactions compared with non-irradiated RBCs.

Keyphrases

induced apoptosis
cell cycle arrest
allergic rhinitis
cardiac surgery
endoplasmic reticulum stress
oxidative stress
radiation therapy
radiation induced
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