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World J Exp Med. Apr 20, 2012; 2(2): 30-36
Published online Apr 20, 2012. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v2.i2.30
Published online Apr 20, 2012. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v2.i2.30
Standardizing a simpler, more sensitive and accurate tail bleeding assay in mice
Yang Liu, Nicole L Jennings, Xiao-Jun Du, Experimental Cardiology Laboratory, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
Anthony M Dart, Alfred Heart Centre, Alfred Hospital, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
Anthony M Dart, Xiao-Jun Du, Faculty of Medicine and Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
Author contributions: Liu Y and Jennings NL performed experiments, analysed data and assisted manuscript drafting; Dart AM and Du XJ designed the study, obtained funding and wrote the manuscript.
Supported by Project and Fellowship Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
Correspondence to: Xiao-Jun Du, Professor, MBBS, MMed, PhD, Head, Experimental Cardiology Laboratory, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, Monash University, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia. xiao-jun.du@bakeridi.edu.au
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Received: January 10, 2012
Revised: March 25, 2012
Accepted: April 10, 2012
Published online: April 20, 2012
Revised: March 25, 2012
Accepted: April 10, 2012
Published online: April 20, 2012
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