Thromb Haemost 1988; 60(01): 121
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1647647
Letter to the Editor
Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

Sulphasalazine Increases Fibrinolysis in the Anaesthetised Rat

Phillip K Moore
Department of Pharmacology, King’s College, University of London, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX, UK
,
Isa Hussaini
Department of Pharmacology, King’s College, University of London, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX, UK
,
Renu Bhardwaj
Department of Pharmacology, King’s College, University of London, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX, UK
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Publication History

Received 27 January 1988

Accepted after revision 10 March 1988

Publication Date:
30 June 2018 (online)

 
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