Dipyridamole Inhibits Superoxide Anion Generation by Human Neutrophils

Thromb Haemost 1988; 59(02): 342
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1642790

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Authors

Elena Tremoli

E. Grossi Paoletti Center, Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, Via A. del Sarto, 21, 20129 Milano, Italy
Susanna Colli

E. Grossi Paoletti Center, Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, Via A. del Sarto, 21, 20129 Milano, Italy

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