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Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(02): 354-355
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613005
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Four Novel Polymorphisms in the Fibrinogen Aα Gene

Vivienne M. Homer
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
,
Stephen O. Brennan
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
,
Peter M. George
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Received 09 August 2001

Accepted after resubmission 15 October 2001

Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)

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