Synergism of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Astivator (t-PA) and Single-Chain Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (scu-PA) on Clot Lysis In Vitro and a Mechanism for this Effect

Victor Gurewich; Ralph Pannell

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1651135

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 1987; 57(03): 372
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651135

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Synergism of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Astivator (t-PA) and Single-Chain Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (scu-PA) on Clot Lysis In Vitro and a Mechanism for this Effect

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Victor Gurewich

Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Research, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02L35 USA
Ralph Pannell

Vascular Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Research, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02L35 USA

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