Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autogenic source of many growth factors that are a part of the healing process and tissue regeneration, which is the cause of its growing popularity in regenerative medicine. In this paper, we present a definition and characteristics of PRP, as well as ways of extracting it. We also present the issue of thrombocyte activation and the impact of thrombocytes on PRP. We explain how to obtain the optimal density of platelets in PRP, as well as its influence on tissues. Additionally, we describe some of the applications of PRP in experimental and clinical work.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an ortobiological material, which is gaining popularity in the treatment, regeneration and acceleration of tissue healing. The article contains extensive information about the nature, mechanism of action, therapeutic properties and application of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) in medicine. The authors describe the technology of the acquisition and the effects of the PRP injection site, its beneficial effects on the regeneration of collagen, wound healing and reconstruction operations involving transplants.