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Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(06): 1583-1584
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616769
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Ala147Thr and C+1542G Polymorphisms in the TAFI Gene Are not Asssociated with a Higher Risk of Venous Thrombosis in FV Leiden Carriers

P. E. Morange
1   Laboratoire d‘Hématologie, INSERM EPI 99-36, Marseille, France
,
M. F. Aillaud
1   Laboratoire d‘Hématologie, INSERM EPI 99-36, Marseille, France
,
V. Nicaud
2   INSERM U525, Paris, France
,
M. Henry
1   Laboratoire d‘Hématologie, INSERM EPI 99-36, Marseille, France
,
I. Juhan-Vague
1   Laboratoire d‘Hématologie, INSERM EPI 99-36, Marseille, France
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Received 26 February 2001

Accepted after resubmission 12 September 2001

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12 December 2017 (online)

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