Ultrastructural and morphological analyses of the in vitro and in vivo hemostatic effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper

Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2010 Aug;16(4):446-53. doi: 10.1177/1076029609343706. Epub 2009 Oct 14.

Abstract

Ultrastructural and morphological analyses of a novel hemostatic agent, Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS), in comparison to its in vitro and in vivo hemostatic effects were investigated. High-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images accompanied with morphological analysis after topical application of ABS revealed a very rapid (<1 second) protein network formation within concurrent vital erythroid aggregation covering the classical coagulation cascade. Histopathological examination revealed similar in vivo ABS-induced hemostatic network at the porcine hepatic tissue injury model. Instantaneous control of bleeding was achieved in human surgery-induced dental tissue injury associated with primary and secondary hemostatic abnormalities. Ankaferd Blood Stopper could hold a great premise for clinical management of surgery bleedings as well as immediate cessation of bleeding on external injuries based on upcoming clinical trials.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Cells / drug effects
  • Blood Cells / ultrastructure
  • Hemorrhage / blood
  • Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
  • Hemorrhage / pathology
  • Hemostasis / drug effects*
  • Hemostatics / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Liver / drug effects
  • Liver / ultrastructure
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental / blood
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental / drug therapy
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental / pathology
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Models, Animal
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Serum / cytology
  • Serum / drug effects
  • Swine

Substances

  • Hemostatics
  • Plant Extracts
  • ankaferd blood stopper