Perspective on the Use of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Marine Organisms as a Source of New Antithrombotic Drugs

Thromboembolic diseases are increasing worldwide and always require anticoagulant therapy.We still need safer and more secure antithrombotic drugs than those presently available.Sulfated polysaccharides from marine organisms may constitute a new source for the development of such drugs.Investigation of these compounds usually attempts to reproduce

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Recent Advances in Drug-Induced Angioedema

Angioedema is the end result of deep dermal, subcutaneous and/or mucosal swelling, and is potentially a life- threatening condition in cases where the pharynx or larynx is involved.Drug-induced angioedema has been reported to occur in response to a wide range of drugs and vaccines.Drug-induced angioedema, like other cutaneous drug reactions, has be

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