A mutation in the canine Kindlin-3 gene associated with increased bleeding risk and susceptibility to infections

Mary K. Boudreaux; Jane K. Wardrop; Veronika Kiklevich; Peter Felsburg; Kevin Snekvik

doi:10.1160/TH09-09-0571

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2010; 103(02): 475-477
DOI: 10.1160/TH09-09-0571

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A mutation in the canine Kindlin-3 gene associated with increased bleeding risk and susceptibility to infections

Authors

Mary K. Boudreaux

¹Department of Pathobiology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
Jane K. Wardrop

²Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
Veronika Kiklevich

³San Antonio Veterinary Referral Specialists, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Peter Felsburg

⁴Department of Clinical Studies-PHL, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Kevin Snekvik

⁵Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA

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