Action of snake venom components on the haemostatic system.
Among the components in snake venom are a number which have profound effects (either stimulatory or inhibitory) on haemostatic mechanisms, including coagulation, fibrinolysis, platelet function and vascular integrity. As a consequence, human victims of snakebite may suffer severe and sometimes fatal...
Main Authors: | Hutton, R, Warrell, D |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
1993
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