Effect of Thrombin Activation on Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels in Platelet-Rich Plasma Prepared with Different Anticoagulants
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Platelet-Rich Plasma, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors, Thrombin, Anticoagulants, CitratesReferences
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