Chapters
Alloimmunization after platelet transfusion: mechanisms, prevention and treatmentChapter 1
General introduction and scope of the thesis
Chapter 2
The quality of platelet concentrates related to corrected count increment: linking in vitro to in vivo
Chapter 3
Storage-induced platelet apoptosis is a potential risk factor for alloimmunization upon platelet transfusion Abstract
Chapter 4
The role of pathogen-reduced platelet transfusions on HLA alloimmunization in hemato-oncological patients
Chapter 5
Platelets from donors with consistent low HLA-B8, B12 or B35 expression do not undergo antibody-mediated internalization Abstract
Chapter 6
Platelet degranulation inhibits pro-inflammatory capacities of TLR-stimulated DCs
Chapter 7
General discussion