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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(02): 369-370
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613218
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Relationship between ABCA1 Genetic Variation and HDL Cholesterol Level in Subjects with Ischemic Heart Diseases in Japanese

Shuichi Takagi
1   Department of Internal Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
,
Naoharu Iwai
1   Department of Internal Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
,
Shunichi Miyazaki
1   Department of Internal Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
,
Hiroshi Nonogi
1   Department of Internal Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
,
Yoichi Goto
1   Department of Internal Medicine, National Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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Received 18 March 2002

Accepted 20 March 2002

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07 December 2017 (online)

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