Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that can apply low level light (LLL) to facilitate platelet biogenesis or extend platelet lifespan. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that LLL can enhance the ATP synthesis by the mitochondria within platelets and/or platelet precursor cells, which, thereby, helps to enhance platelet biogenesis and extend the platelet lifespan. In some instances, LLL can facilitate in vitro and/or in vivo platelet biogenesis. In other instances, LLL can extend platelet lifespan in circulation. In still other instances, LLL can be employed to prolong the shelf-life of stored platelets.

Abstract: A method of stimulating platelet formation using a drug that stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis is described. The drug can be used to treat a subject that has been diagnosed with thrombocytopenia or a relatively low platelet count, or it can be used to stimulate platelet generation in vitro or ex vivo. Low-level light (LLL) therapy can be used together with the drug to stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that can apply low level light (LLL) to facilitate platelet biogenesis or extend platelet lifespan. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that LLL can enhance the ATP synthesis by the mitochondria within platelets and/or platelet precursor cells, which, thereby, helps to enhance platelet biogenesis and extend the platelet lifespan. In some instances, LLL can facilitate in vitro and/or in vivo platelet biogenesis. In other instances, LLL can extend platelet lifespan in circulation. In still other instances, LLL can be employed to prolong the shelf-life of stored platelets.

Abstract: A method of stimulating platelet formation using a drug that stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis is described. The drug can be used to treat a subject that has been diagnosed with thrombocytopenia or a relatively low platelet count, or it can be used to stimulate platelet generation in vitro or ex vivo. Low-level light (LLL) therapy can be used together with the drug to stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that can apply low level light (LLL) to facilitate platelet biogenesis or extend platelet lifespan. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that LLL can enhance the ATP synthesis by the mitochondria within platelets and/or platelet precursor cells, which, thereby, helps to enhance platelet biogenesis and extend the platelet lifespan. In some instances, LLL can facilitate in vitro and/or in vivo platelet biogenesis. In other instances, LLL can extend platelet lifespan in circulation. In still other instances, LLL can be employed to prolong the shelf-life of stored platelets.