Research Article

Upregulation of miR-20a-5p as the Potential MicroRNA Marker in Red Blood Cell Storage Lesion

Table 3

Packed red blood cell (PRBCs) storage lesion.

RBC storage lesionStructural
(i) Lose membrane phospholipids
(ii) Shape change
(iii) Clumping
Biochemical
(i) ↓ ATP
(ii) ↓ 2,3-DPG
(iii) ↓ NO.
Immunological (soluble bioactive substances)
(i) Microparticles
(ii) Cell-free DNA
(iii) Bioactive lipids

ComplicationsCellular necrosis(i) Impaired vasodilation
(ii) O2 delivery
(i) Inflammation
(ii) Infection
(iii) Hypercoagulability
(iv) Endothelial injury

Outcomes(i) ↓ Microvascular perfusion and O2
(ii) ↑ MOF and death