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Original

Effects of heat on camel platelet structure and function–a comparative study with humans

, , MB, BS, PhD, FRCP (Lond. & Edin), , &
Pages 163-171 | Received 08 Dec 2007, Accepted 20 Dec 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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