Thromb Haemost 1980; 44(03): 165
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1650111
Letter of the Editor
Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

Is Prostacyclin Really Important in Avian Atherosclerosis?

M T R Subbiah
Depts. of Medicine and Pathology University of Cincinnati Medical Center Cincinnati, Ohio 45267 USA
,
D Deitemeyer
Depts. of Medicine and Pathology University of Cincinnati Medical Center Cincinnati, Ohio 45267 USA
,
R Yunker
Depts. of Medicine and Pathology University of Cincinnati Medical Center Cincinnati, Ohio 45267 USA
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Publication History

Received 19 August 1980

Accepted 26 August 1980

Publication Date:
13 July 2018 (online)

 
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