TABLE 1.
PRP‐Exosomes | PRP‐Microvesicles | |
---|---|---|
Size (diameter) | 40–100 nm | 100–1000 nm |
Source | Multivesicular bodies (MVBs) | Plasma membrane |
Formation mechanism | Endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT) | Shedding of membranes |
Positive markers | CD63, CD9, TSG101, ALIX, and P‐selectin (limited) | GPIb (CD42b), P‐selectin, Pecam‐1, Peta‐3, and β1‐integrin |
Pro‐coagulant sites | Negative | Annexin‐V, prothrombin, and factor X |