Polymorphisms of the protein Z-dependent protease inhibitor (ZPI) gene and the risk of venous thromboembolism

Thromb Haemost 2006; 95(05): 909-910
DOI: 10.1160/TH06-01-0060

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Authors

Cristina Razzari

¹A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Ida Martinelli

¹A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Paolo Bucciarelli

¹A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Ylenia Viscardi

¹A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Eugenia Biguzzi

¹A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

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