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Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(02): 350-351
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613003
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Weak Regulation of Protein Z Biosynthesis by Inflammatory Cytokines

Marc Vasse
1   Laboratoire DIFEMA-MERCI, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, Rouen, France
,
Christophe Denoyelle
1   Laboratoire DIFEMA-MERCI, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, Rouen, France
,
Elisabeth Legrand
1   Laboratoire DIFEMA-MERCI, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, Rouen, France
,
Jean-Pierre Vannier
1   Laboratoire DIFEMA-MERCI, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, Rouen, France
,
Claudine Soria
1   Laboratoire DIFEMA-MERCI, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, Rouen, France
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Received 09 September 2001

Accepted 10 October 2001

Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)

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