Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(01): 1-2
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613591
Editorial
Schattauer GmbH

Estrogen and C-reactive protein: does an alternate route lead to a more attractive destination?

Claire Duvernoy
1   University of Michigan/Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology; Michigan, USA
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Publication History

Received 17 April 2003

Accepted 22 April 2003

Publication Date:
07 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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