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Thromb Haemost 2009; 101(02): 222-224
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-01-0026
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Using kallikrein-related peptidases (KLK) as novel cancer biomarkers

Manfred Schmitt
1   Clinical Research Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany
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Viktor Magdolen
1   Clinical Research Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany
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Received: 13 January 2009

Accepted: 13 January 2009

Publication Date:
23 November 2017 (online)

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