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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(03): 537-538
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613251
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New Function for Age-Related Stability Element in Conferring Strict Tissue-Specific Expression of Human Factor IX and Protein C Genes

Kezhong Zhang   1
1   Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
,
Sumiko Kurachi   2
1   Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
,
Kotoku Kurachi   2
1   Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Received 28 March 2002

Accepted 14 May 2002

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08 December 2017 (online)

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1 Recipient of an American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship


2 Current address: The Gene Discovery Research Center, The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Ibaragi 3058562, Japan


 

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