Thromb Haemost 1992; 67(03): 386
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1648454
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Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

Increased Levels of β2-Glycoprotein I (aca-Cofactor) in Patients with Lupus Anticoagulant

M Galli
Department of Haematology, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo, Italy
,
S Cortelazzo
Department of Haematology, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo, Italy
,
M Daldossi
Department of Haematology, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo, Italy
,
T Barbui
Department of Haematology, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo, Italy
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Publication History

Received 07 September 1991

Accepted after revision 19 September 1991

Publication Date:
03 July 2018 (online)

 
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