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WORLD2026-03-1812:00:04 UTC

Briefing: Snail-derived compound could be a safer anticoagulant compared to heparin

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

Heparin has been the standard anticoagulant for over a century.

The major side effect of heparin is an increased risk of excessive bleeding.

The snail-derived compound offers a potential safer alternative.