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8(th) Symposium on Hemostasis: Translational and Basic Science Discoveries.

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Fourteen years after a symposium on tissue factor (TF) and Factor VIIa (FVIIa), new research expands understanding of hemostasis and thrombosis. This work explores complex interactions beyond bleeding disorders, integrating multiple biological systems.

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  • Translational medicine
  • Systems biology

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  • The symposium's focus on tissue factor (TF) and Factor VIIa (FVIIa) has evolved over 14 years.
Keywords:
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