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Thromb Haemost 1998; 80(01): 209-210
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615172
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Metformin Reduces Circulating Factor VII Concentrations in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Peter J. Grant
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Received 19 January 1998

Accepted after revision 10 March 1998

Publication Date:
08 December 2017 (online)

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