Summary
An analysis of how short-bleed blood donations can be repurposed as high-quality biological feedstocks for biotechnology and medicine.
Valorizing Short-Bleed Donations for Biomedical Applications
Highlights
Shift in Perspectives on Biological Waste
Advances in protein purification, nanobiotechnology, and regenerative medicine have increased the demand for high-quality biological feedstocks. Short-bleed donations, which undergo professional donor screening and standardized handling, are increasingly recognized as valuable resources rather than mere waste products.
Potential Biotechnology Applications
Short-bleed donations serve as a rich source for harvesting plasma proteins, haemoglobin, extracellular vesicles, and platelet-derived biomolecules. These materials can be utilized in various fields, including the production of laboratory reference materials, membrane engineering, environmental biotechnology, and the development of liposome-based biomaterials.