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Parnaparin

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Parnaparin is an antithrombotic agent. It is a low molecular weight hepain.

External Links

External Links

parnaparin at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Additional Resource

Additional Resource

Maugeri N, Di Fabio G, Barbanti M, de Gaetano G, Donati MB, Cerletti C (2007). “Parnaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin, prevents P-selectin-dependent formation of platelet-leukocyte aggregates in human whole blood”. Thromb. Haemost. 97 (6): 965–73. PMID 17549299.

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References

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