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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(01): 160-162
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613172
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The Endothelial Protein C Receptor (EPCR) 23 bp Insert Mutation and the Risk of Venous Thrombosis

S. R. Poort
1   Dept. of Haematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
H. L. Vos
1   Dept. of Haematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
F. R. Rosendaal
1   Dept. of Haematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
,
R. M. Bertina
1   Dept. of Haematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Received 14 January 2002

Accepted after revision 12 March 2002

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09 December 2017 (online)

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