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Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(04): 731-732
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614100
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Soluble Selectins in Sepsis: Microparticle-associated, but only to a Minor Degree

Nada Osmanovic
1   From the Department of Clinical Chemistry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
Fred P. H. T. M. Romijn
1   From the Department of Clinical Chemistry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
Karin Joop
1   From the Department of Clinical Chemistry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
Augueste Sturk
1   From the Department of Clinical Chemistry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
Rienk Nieuwland
1   From the Department of Clinical Chemistry, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Received 04 July 2000

Accepted 05 July 2000

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11 December 2017 (online)

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