Impact of the -455G>A Promoter Polymorphism in the B Fibrinogen Gene on Stimulated Fibrinogen Production following Bypass Surgery

J. M. Cotton; K. E. Webb; A. Mathur; J. F. Martin; S. E. Humphries

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1614144

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Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(05): 926-927
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614144

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Impact of the -455G>A Promoter Polymorphism in the B Fibrinogen Gene on Stimulated Fibrinogen Production following Bypass Surgery

J. M. Cotton

¹From the Department of Cardiology, Kings College, GKT School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, England and the Centres for

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K. E. Webb

²Cardiovascular Genetics and University College Medical School, University College London, London, England

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A. Mathur

³Vascular Biology and Medicine, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College London, London, England

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J. F. Martin

³Vascular Biology and Medicine, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College London, London, England

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S. E. Humphries

²Cardiovascular Genetics and University College Medical School, University College London, London, England

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