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. 2018 Oct 21;10(2):244–247. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.10.014
Classification of PRP
Leucocyte rich - PRP
  • Most studies use LR-PRP

  • Heightened acute inflammation response

  • May have anti- microbial role

Leucocyte poor -PRP
  • Requires separator

  • Endoret/PRGF – type of LP-PRP

PRP gel preparations
  • Fibrin matrix/membrane

  • Application of thrombin/Calcium chloride

  • Provide scaffold and structural support

  • Enhanced delivery of growth factors

PRP by products-Platelet poor plasma
Platelet poor gel
  • Lacks growth factors but has full complement for coagulation cascade

  • Formed by activation of PPP

  • Provides scaffold for cell migration and new matrix formation