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Thromb Haemost 1997; 78(01): 483-488
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657574
New aspects of APC resistance
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Resistance to Activated Protein C Caused by the Factor V R506Q Mutation ls a Common Risk Factor for Venous Thrombosis

Björn Dahlbäck
Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Lund, Malmö, Sweden
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12 July 2018 (online)

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