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The Most Common Sarcomas Arising From the GI Tract
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common sarcomas arising from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with an incidence of 14.5 cases per 1 million individuals. According to the American Cancer Society, there are approximately 4,500 to 6,000 new cases in the United States per year.

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Clinical Use of Desirudin, a New Subcutaneously Administered Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Thrombin is a serine protease that plays a pivotal role in the coagulation process. It is produced via stepwise activation of proenzymes following vascular injury. Once formed, thrombin converts soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin.

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