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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(05): 875-877
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613319
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Allele Frequencies of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor Polymorphisms in African-American, Hispanic and Caucasian Populations

Gabriele I. Mues
1   Department of Pathology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Ravindra Sarode
1   Department of Pathology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Received 25 June 2002

Accepted 02 July 2002

Publication Date:
08 December 2017 (online)

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