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Thromb Haemost 1998; 80(03): 522-523
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615242
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Prevalence of FVR506Q and Prothrombin 20210A Mutations in the Navarrese Population

N. Zabalegui
1   From the Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis, Haematology Service, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona
,
R. Montes
1   From the Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis, Haematology Service, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona
,
J. Orbe
1   From the Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis, Haematology Service, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona
,
M. L. Ayape
2   From the Blood Bank of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
,
A. Medarde
2   From the Blood Bank of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
,
J. A. Páramo
1   From the Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis, Haematology Service, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona
,
E. Rocha
1   From the Laboratory of Vascular Biology and Thrombosis, Haematology Service, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona
› Author AffiliationsThis study was supported by a grant from the Gobierno de Navarra.
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Received 14 April 1998

Accepted 13 May 1998

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