“…11,155 For the platelets within the plasma fraction to become activated and degranulate, and thus release their growth factors, an exogenous application of 1000 IU of bovine thrombin per milliliter solution of 10% calcium chloride must be added. 12,136,143 After this, the clot that forms provides the vehicle that contains the growth factor milieu for delivery to the area of injury or site of therapy.…”