Abstract:Objective To compare the effect of different proportions of activators on the biological function of platelet-rich gel and to reaserch the feasibility for the reconstruction of corneal stroma. Methods Rabbit blood was extracted and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was prepared by two-step centrifugation. Platelet-rich gels were prepared by activation of PRP with thrombin activators in different proportions and divided into three groups. There were group 9:1 (PRP : activators = 9 : 1), group 11:1 (PRP : activators = 11 : 1) and group 5:1 (PRP : activators = 5 : 1). The rabbit keratocytes were seperately co-cultured with the three platelet-rich gels and the morphological features were observed. CCK-8 assay was used to analyze the influences of composite growth factors released from the platelet-rich gel on the proliferation of rabbit keratocytes in the three groups.The adhesive properties of the three platelet-rich gels were evaluated after adhesion to the double-layer porcine corneal stroma. Results The platelet-rich gel of the group 9:1 had better effect on promoting cell proliferation than those of other two groups. HE staining displayed that only the platelet-rich gel prepared in the group 9:1 formed an orderly network scaffold that could closely attach to the double-layer porcine corneal stroma. Conclusions The platelet-rich gel, prepared by combining PRP with activators in 9 : 1 proportion, can effectively promote the proliferation of keratocytes, and has the nature of orderly network structure, effective adhesiveness and favorable biocompatibility. These properties indicate that the platelet-rich gel prepared by combining PRP with activators in 9 : 1 proportion is an excellent scaffold for the reconstruction of corneal stroma.