Increased Fibrinogen Can Lead to Arthritis and Heart Attack
Biochemistry professor Carlos Fernandez-Patron and PhD candidate Hasan Sarker of the University of Alberta, Canada, have shed light on the role of fibrinogen in regulating the body's natural defense mechanisms.
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- Biochemistry professor Carlos Fernandez-Patron and PhD candidate Hasan Sarker of the University of Alberta, Canada, have shed light on the role of fibrinogen in regulating the body's natural defense mechanisms.
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