Perspective on the Use of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Marine Organisms as a Source of New Antithrombotic Drugs

Thromboembolic diseases are increasing worldwide and always require anticoagulant therapy. We still need safer and more secure antithrombotic drugs than those presently available. Sulfated polysaccharides from marine organisms may constitute a new source for the development of such drugs. Investigat...

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Main Author: Paulo A. S. Mourão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/5/2770