Are aggregates of IgG the effective part of high-dose immunoglobulin therapy in adult idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)? (original) (raw)

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1. Division of Haematology, Department of Medicine, University of Essen, D-4300, Essen 1, Federal Republic of Germany
   W. Augener, B. Friedmann & G. Brittinger

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1. W. Augener
2. B. Friedmann
3. G. Brittinger

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Augener, W., Friedmann, B. & Brittinger, G. Are aggregates of IgG the effective part of high-dose immunoglobulin therapy in adult idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?.Blut 50, 249–252 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00320302

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• Received: 29 December 1984
• Accepted: 07 February 1985
• Issue date: April 1985
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00320302

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