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Thromb Haemost 1998; 80(02): 344-345
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615201
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Coagulation Factor V Leiden Mutation Was Detected in the Patients with Activated Protein C Resistance in Thailand[*]

Pasra Arnutti
1   Department of Laboratory Medicine, Osaka City University Medical School, Osaka, Japan
,
Motofumi Hiyoshi
1   Department of Laboratory Medicine, Osaka City University Medical School, Osaka, Japan
,
Wichai Prayoonwiwat
2   Departments of Pediatrics, Medicine
,
Oytip Nathalang
3   Pathology, Pramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Chamaiporn Suwanasophon
3   Pathology, Pramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Rachapat Kokaseam
2   Departments of Pediatrics, Medicine
,
Noriyuki Tatsumi
1   Department of Laboratory Medicine, Osaka City University Medical School, Osaka, Japan
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Received 09 March 1998

Accepted 10 April 1998

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27 December 2017 (online)

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* This work was supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science


 

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