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Thromb Haemost 1999; 81(05): 849-850
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614583
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Most Apyrase Preparations Are Impure and Contain Inhibitors of Cathepsin G: Suggestions for Use of Apyrase in Preparation and Stabilization of Platelet Suspensions

R. L. Kinlough-Rathbone
1   From Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
,
D. W. Perry
1   From Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
,
M. L. Rand
2   Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario
3   Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
,
M. A. Packham
3   Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Received 30 June 1998

Accepted 22 January 1999

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

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