Pilot study of frozen platelet extracellular vesicles as a therapeutic agent in hemorrhagic shock in rats

Samantha Durbin, Lindsey Loss, Lydia Buzzard, Karen Minoza, Marissa Beiling, Carmen Karsonovich, Moqing Liu, Joseph Garay, Alexander Fields, Michael Mathews, Benjamin Kuhn, Keith Moskowitz, Byron Miyazawa, Alpa Trivedi, Lucy Kornblith, Michael Fitzpatrick, Shibani Pati, Martin Schreiber

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Abstract

BACKGROUND Hemorrhage accounts for the most preventable deaths after trauma. Resuscitation is guided by studies that demonstrate improved outcomes in patients receiving whole blood or balanced administration of blood products. Platelets present a logistical challenge due to short shelf life and need for refrigeration. Platelet-derived extracellular vesicles (PEVs) are a possible platelet alternative. Platelet-derived extracellular vesicles are secreted from platelets, have hemostatic effects and mitigate inflammation and vascular injury, similar to platelets. This pilot study aimed to elucidate the therapeutic effects of PEVs in a rat model of uncontrolled hemorrhage. METHODS Male rats were anesthetized and femoral vessels cannulated. Vital signs (MAP, HR, and RR) were monitored. Electrolytes, lactate and ABG were obtained at baseline, 1-hour and 3-hours post injury. Laparotomy was performed, 50% of the middle hepatic lobe excised and the abdomen packed with gauze. Rats received 2 mL PEVs or lactated Ringers (LR) over 6 minutes immediately after injury. Peritoneal blood loss was quantified using preweighed gauze at 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes. Laparotomy was closed 1-hour postinjury. Animals were monitored for 3 hours postinjury then euthanized. Generalized Linear Mixed Effects models were performed to assess effects of treatment and time on lactate and MAP. RESULTS Twenty-one rats were included (11 LR, 10 PEV). Overall blood loss was between 6 mL and 10 mL and not significantly different between groups. There was a 36% mortality rate in the LR group and 0% mortality in the PEV group (p = 0.03). The LR group had significantly higher lactates at 1 hour (p = 0.025). At 15 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, and 180 minutes, the MAP of the PEV group was significantly higher than the LR group. CONCLUSION Early studies are encouraging regarding the potential use of PEVs in uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock based on improved survival and hemodynamics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)364-370
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Volume96
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2024

Keywords

  • Hemorrhagic shock
  • platelet extracellular vesicles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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