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Thromb Haemost 1975; 34(03): 652-660
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651456
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Assays for Fibrinogen-Fibrin Degradation Products in Biological Fluids: Some Methodological Aspects[*]

Maria Benedetta Donati
1   Laboratory for Haemostasis and Thrombosis Research, “Mario Negri” Institute for Pharmacological Research, Via Eritrea, 62 – 20157 Milano, Italy
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Received 29 June 1975

Accepted 29 June 1975

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04 September 2018 (online)

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* Presented at the Postgraduate Course and Workshop “Progress in Fibrinolysis”. Milano, Italy, March 6–8, 1975.


 

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