Heterologous fibrin sealant derived from snake venom: from bench to bedside – an overview
Abstract Hemostatic and adhesive agents date back to World War II, when homologous fibrin sealant came onto scene. Considering that infectious diseases can be transmitted via human blood, a new heterologous fibrin sealant was standardized in the 1990s. Its components were a serine protease (a thromb...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SciELO
2017-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40409-017-0109-8 |