One hundred years since the discovery of heparin, not so long ago. The story of a loser

Submitted: 13 August 2013
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Published: 13 August 2013
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The discovery of heparin dates back to 1916. In 2016, there will be the hundredth anniversary since this event which was initially considered as a curious physiological phenomenon, but subsequently became the basis for the evolution of vascular and cardiac surgery, haemodialysis, blood conservation, and prevention and treatment of thrombo-embolic disease.
Heparin discovery, its subsequent understanding, production, experimental and clinical application, and its final introduction into clinical use like a major pharmacological aid in many treatments almost resemble the script of a drama, full of joys and tears...

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Ricci, S., & Agus, G. (2013). One hundred years since the discovery of heparin, not so long ago. The story of a loser. Veins and Lymphatics, 2(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.4081/AncestCorner.2013.1