Publications by authors named "Qiong-Cai Zou"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create a method to select HLA compatible platelets for patients experiencing immune platelet transfusion failure (IPTR) by combining two techniques: mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) grading and the HLAMatchmaker program for identifying donor-patient epitope mismatches.
- Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis involving 7,807 platelet (PLT) cross-matching tests and categorized MFI results into different positivity groups, allowing for a thorough evaluation of HLA Class I antibody levels in the patients.
- Results showed significant differences in the positive reactions from the cross-matching tests, suggesting that the combined approach of avoiding high MFI threshold antigens and minimizing epitope mismatches effectively improves the