Cross-linking of fibrinogen by factor XIII zymogen is not apparent in vivo

John R. Shainoff; Patricia M. DiBello

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1613482

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2003; 89(05): 943-944
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613482

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Cross-linking of fibrinogen by factor XIII zymogen is not apparent in vivo

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John R. Shainoff
Patricia M. DiBello

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