
10/08/2025
π Did you know? Plasma is rich in proteins that are essential for life β and they canβt be manufactured, only donated.
Here are just a few ways plasma proteins are used in medicine:
β¨ Clotting factors β help stop bleeding during injury.
β¨ C1 Esterase Inhibitor β treats Hereditary Angioedema (HAE).
β¨ Immunoglobulins β antibodies that protect against viruses & bacteria.
β¨ Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor β helps protect lung tissue.
β¨ Albumin β used for burns, liver conditions, and cardiopulmonary issues.
Every donation makes these vital treatments possible. π
Learn more β‘οΈ plasmaweek.org