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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(02): 716-717
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616112
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A New Mutation Trans to I278T Cystathionine β-synthase Associated with Factor V Leiden Causes Mild Homocystinuria but Severe Vascular Disease

Sandra Bosio
1   Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche, Università di Torino – Azienda Ospedaliera San Luigi, Orbassano, Torino, Italy, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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Giobatta Cavallero
1   Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche, Università di Torino – Azienda Ospedaliera San Luigi, Orbassano, Torino, Italy, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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Elena Brusa
1   Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche, Università di Torino – Azienda Ospedaliera San Luigi, Orbassano, Torino, Italy, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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Federica Alberti
1   Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche, Università di Torino – Azienda Ospedaliera San Luigi, Orbassano, Torino, Italy, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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Clara Camaschella
1   Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche, Università di Torino – Azienda Ospedaliera San Luigi, Orbassano, Torino, Italy, Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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Received 28 December 2000

Accepted after resubmission 12 March 2001

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12 December 2017 (online)

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