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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(03): 935-936
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616160
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Nature of the Fibrinogen Aα Gene TaqI Polymorphism

Jasper A. Remijn
1   Thrombosis and Haemostasis Laboratory, Department of Haematology
,
Richard van Wijk
2   Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
,
Philip G. de Groot
1   Thrombosis and Haemostasis Laboratory, Department of Haematology
,
Wouter W. van Solinge
2   Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Received 27 March 2001

Accepted 03 May 2001

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14 December 2017 (online)

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