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Thromb Haemost 2008; 100(04): 708-710
DOI: 10.1160/TH08-05-0304
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Fibrinogen Foxton: A novel BβA277V mutation causing low normal plasma fibrinogen concentration

Ryan L. Davis
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
,
Bartrum Baker
2   Palmerston North Hospital, Palmerston North, New Zealand
,
Stephen O. Brennan
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
3   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Received 15 May 2008

Accepted after minor revision 09 July 2008

Publication Date:
22 November 2017 (online)

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