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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(02): 371-373
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613220
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Heparin-platelet Factor 4 Induced Antibodies in Patients with either Autoimmune or Alloimmune Antiphospholipid Antibodies

G. de Larrañaga
1   Section of Biochemistry, Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Hospital of Infectious Diseases FJ Muñiz
,
M. Martinuzzo
2   Division of Haematology, Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Favaloro University, Favaloro Foundation, Buenos Aires, Argentina
,
A. Bocassi
1   Section of Biochemistry, Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Hospital of Infectious Diseases FJ Muñiz
,
M. Migaud Fressart
3   Diagnostica Stago, Paris, France
,
R. Forastiero
2   Division of Haematology, Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Favaloro University, Favaloro Foundation, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Received 11 February 2002

Accepted after revision 27 March 2002

Publication Date:
07 December 2017 (online)

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