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Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(03): 539-540
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613038
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Catecholamines, via β-adrenoceptors, Increase Intracellular Concentrations of 3’,5’-cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP) through Nitric Oxide in Human Platelets

Giovanni Anfossi
1   Diabetes Unit, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Turin, Italy
,
Isabella Russo
1   Diabetes Unit, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Turin, Italy
,
Paola Massucco
1   Diabetes Unit, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Turin, Italy
,
Luigi Mattiello
1   Diabetes Unit, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Turin, Italy
,
Mariella Trovati
1   Diabetes Unit, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Received 08 October 2001

Accepted after revision 05 December 2001

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

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